Average Social Worker Salary in Mississippi

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Mississippi earns $55,600 per year, which is below the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $26.73 per hour, $2,138 biweekly, or $4,633 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Mississippi is 16% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$41,700	$20.05
Average (50th)	$55,600	$26.73
Experienced (75th)	$63,900	$30.74
Top Earners (90th)	$72,300	$34.76

Social Worker Salary by City in Mississippi

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Jackson	$60,000	$5,000/mo
Gulfport	$56,700	$4,725/mo
Southaven	$54,500	$4,542/mo
Biloxi	$52,800	$4,400/mo
Hattiesburg	$51,700	$4,308/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.7% (over $10K)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.84 (-16% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Mississippi

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Mississippi include Ingalls Shipbuilding, Nissan, Sanderson Farms, Baptist Health, and Entergy. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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