Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $25,260 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.14
10th percentile $22,490
90th percentile $29,950
Employed locally 5,180
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,490
    25th
    $23,220
    50th (median)
    $25,260
    75th
    $28,290
    90th
    $29,950

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $24,850
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $24,010

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$31,150
    Psychiatric Aides$30,660
    Medical Assistants$36,390
    Dental Assistants$46,700
    Phlebotomists$37,180
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Jackson, MS is $12.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Jackson, MS is 27.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $22,490 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,220.