How much does a social and human service assistant make in Mississippi?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Mississippi. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,990Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $45,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,990 | $11.05 | |
| 25th | $27,090 | $13.02 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 90th | $45,710 | $21.98 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $40,530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,500 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,920 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 48. Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| 49. Alabama | $35,830 |
| 50. Louisiana | $35,780 |
| 51. Mississippi | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $45,930 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays social and human service assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $40,530 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.