Social Workers, All Other Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $94,310 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.34
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 110
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $74,960
    50th (median)
    $94,310
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $104,330

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 156% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $94,600
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,410

    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 Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Jackson, MS is $45.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Jackson, MS is 35.7% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Jackson?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,960.