Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $24,850 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.95
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $35,280
Employed locally 1,170
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $24,850
    75th
    $30,050
    90th
    $35,280

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $29,850
    Williamsport, PA $28,640
    Jackson, MS $25,260
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $24,010

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$29,990
    Medical Assistants$34,820
    Dental Assistants$36,410
    Phlebotomists$36,530
    Orderlies$27,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Hattiesburg, MS is $11.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.86 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 28.8% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.