How much does a substance abuse make in Jackson?
$47,380a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 352 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $75,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $56,480 | $27.15 | |
| 90th | $75,940 | $36.51 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Memphis, TN | $50,260 |
| Gulfport, MS | $49,180 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,300 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $94,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,890 |
| Educational | $58,620 |
| Clergy | $57,110 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,610 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $46,840 |
| Child | $46,610 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,120 |
| Community Health Worker | $41,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $47,380 against $59,350 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $46,990, so Jackson pays 1% more.
Where does Jackson rank for substance abuse pay?
352 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,940 or more.
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.