SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · 2 metro areas compared
In Hattiesburg, MS the median wage is $53,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hattiesburg, MS the median wage is $53,870. That is 10.6% lower than the national median of $60,280. Pay ranges from under $38,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,300 to $61,590.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $62,520. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 83rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $43,300 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $53,870 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $61,590 | +2.2% |
| 90th | $104,140 | +72.8% |
| Mean | $58,350 | −3.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hattiesburg run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $53,870 goes as far as $61,920 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,920US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,870 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,880 to $104,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $62,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median annual wage is $53,870, or $25.90 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 $60,280, so pay in Hattiesburg, MS is 10.6% 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 Hattiesburg, MS earns more than $104,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,880 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 Gulfport, at $62,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS. 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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