Childcare Workers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$22,050

per year

Hourly Rate

$10.60

per hour

Employment

5,420

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-37.0%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, Mississippi pays 37.0% LESS for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$26,002

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

49%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$18,230

25th

$19,750

Median

$22,050

75th

$26,540

90th

$33,600

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).