How much does a psychiatric aide make in Mississippi?
$30,510a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Mississippi. That is $14.67 an hour or $2,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.67
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,420Median: $30,510Highest 10%: $38,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,420 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| Median | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 75th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $38,130 | $18.33 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,080 |
| Gulfport, MS | $31,640 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,560 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $31,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
| 35. South Carolina | $36,320 |
| 36. Arkansas | $36,270 |
| 37. Mississippi | $30,510 |
| 38. Louisiana | $30,030 |
| 39. Alabama | $27,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.67 ($30,510 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $30,510 against $44,910 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Mississippi ranks 37 of 39 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays psychiatric aides the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,080 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.