Psychiatric Aides Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $30,620 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $26,360
90th percentile $38,020
Employed locally 60
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,360
    25th
    $27,090
    50th (median)
    $30,620
    75th
    $36,860
    90th
    $38,020

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $31,730
    Jackson, MS $30,660
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,550

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,850
    Nursing Assistants$29,990
    Medical Assistants$34,820
    Dental Assistants$36,410
    Phlebotomists$36,530
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Hattiesburg, MS is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 26.4% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $26,360 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,090.