Psychiatric Aides Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $31,730 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $24,010
90th percentile $37,230
Employed locally 110
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,010
    25th
    $26,360
    50th (median)
    $31,730
    75th
    $36,860
    90th
    $37,230

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $30,660
    Hattiesburg, MS $30,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,550

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $31,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,010
    Medical Assistants $33,810
    Dental Assistants $38,160
    Phlebotomists $31,100
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Gulfport, MS is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Gulfport, MS is 23.7% below the national median of $41,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Aides in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,010 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,360.