How much does a childcare worker make in Mississippi?
$22,050a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Mississippi. That is $10.60 an hour or $1,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.60
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,230Median: $22,050Highest 10%: $33,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,230 | $8.76 | |
| 25th | $19,750 | $9.50 | |
| Median | $22,050 | $10.60 | |
| 75th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 90th | $33,600 | $16.15 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $28,860 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,290 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,770 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
| 49. Louisiana | $22,900 |
| 50. Alabama | $22,720 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.60 ($22,050 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $22,050 against $34,980 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for childcare worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays childcare workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $28,860 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.