How much does a community and social service specialist make in Mississippi?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Mississippi. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,250Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $69,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $55,260 | $26.57 | |
| 90th | $69,900 | $33.61 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $49,870 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,840 |
| Gulfport, MS | $46,260 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $43,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 41. Utah | $46,230 |
| 42. Ohio | $45,980 |
| 43. Georgia | $45,220 |
| 44. Mississippi | $44,340 |
| 45. Maine | $44,160 |
| 46. Montana | $41,850 |
| 47. West Virginia | $41,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $44,340 against $56,730 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays community and social service specialists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $49,870 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.