How much does a child make in Mississippi?
$46,530a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Mississippi. That is $22.37 an hour or $3,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.37
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $46,530Highest 10%: $62,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| Median | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 75th | $53,730 | $25.83 | |
| 90th | $62,130 | $29.87 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $56,090 |
| Gulfport, MS | $47,550 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,610 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $46,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 46. Nebraska | $47,770 |
| 47. Georgia | $47,510 |
| 48. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 49. Mississippi | $46,530 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $43,950 |
| 51. Arkansas | $43,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.37 ($46,530 a year).
Do childs make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $46,530 against $59,550 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for child pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays childs the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $56,090 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.