SOC 31-1133 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatric Aides — Mississippi
Mississippi · 3 metro areas compared
At $30,510, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Psychiatric Aides, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $44,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $30,510, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Psychiatric Aides, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $44,910. Pay ranges from under $24,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,350 to $35,110.
The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 9.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Mississippi ranks number 37th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $31,640. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 610th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,420 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $29,350 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $30,510 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $35,110 | −21.8% |
| 90th | $38,130 | −15.1% |
| Mean | $31,310 | −30.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $31,640 | 150 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $31,560 | 1,040 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $31,380 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $30,510 goes as far as $35,069 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
$30,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,069US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,510 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,420 to $38,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $31,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatric Aides in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $30,510, or $14.67 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 $44,910, so pay in Mississippi is 32.1% 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 $38,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,420 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 $31,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,490 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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