Psychiatric Aides Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $30,660 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.74
10th percentile $26,760
90th percentile $38,330
Employed locally 1,070
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,760
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $30,660
    75th
    $34,800
    90th
    $38,330

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 51% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 49% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $30,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,550

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,260
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    Medical Assistants$36,390
    Dental Assistants$46,700
    Phlebotomists$37,180
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Jackson, MS is $14.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.97 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Jackson, MS is 26.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $26,760 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.