How much does a helper make in Mississippi?
$38,300a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Mississippi. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,390Median: $38,300Highest 10%: $48,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,390 | $13.17 | |
| 25th | $32,710 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 90th | $48,420 | $23.28 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 25. Idaho | $39,240 |
| 26. Montana | $38,550 |
| 27. North Carolina | $38,480 |
| 28. Mississippi | $38,300 |
| 29. Connecticut | $37,990 |
| 30. South Carolina | $37,990 |
| 31. Tennessee | $37,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.41 ($38,300 a year).
Do helpers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $38,300 against $42,670 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for helper pay?
Mississippi ranks 28 of 40 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays helpers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,820 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.