Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $55,420 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 150
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $43,460
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $76,770

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $57,240
    Hattiesburg, MS $54,380
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,160

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$30,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,660
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,630
    Health Education Specialists$47,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Jackson, MS is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.65 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 7.7% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,460.