How much does a personal care and service worker make in Mississippi?
$21,970a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Mississippi. That is $10.56 an hour or $1,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.56
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,210Median: $21,970Highest 10%: $29,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,210 | $8.75 | |
| 25th | $21,970 | $10.56 | |
| Median | $21,970 | $10.56 | |
| 75th | $22,310 | $10.73 | |
| 90th | $29,820 | $14.34 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $30,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 43. Pennsylvania | $27,590 |
| 44. Georgia | $25,130 |
| 45. Alabama | $23,590 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.56 ($21,970 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $21,970 against $41,600 nationally, 47% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 46 of 46 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays personal care and service workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $30,970 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.