SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Mississippi
Mississippi · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Mississippi is $36,840 a year, 32.0% under the national median of $54,210 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Mississippi is $36,840 a year, 32.0% under the national median of $54,210 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,280 and $47,260. The lowest tenth earn under $28,410, while the highest tenth earn more than $55,310.
The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Mississippi ranks number 50th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $39,850. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 527th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,410 | −47.6% |
| 25th | $31,280 | −42.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,840 | −32.0% |
| 75th | $47,260 | −12.8% |
| 90th | $55,310 | +2.0% |
| Mean | $39,750 | −26.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $39,850 | 490 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $34,420 | 170 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $33,530 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $36,840 goes as far as $42,345 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,345US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,840 a year, 32.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,410 to $55,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 50th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $39,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $36,840, or $17.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,210, so pay in Mississippi is 32.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mississippi earns more than $55,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $39,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,760 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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