Childcare Worker Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Mississippi
$22,050
$10.60 an hour
10th percentile
$18,230
90th percentile
$33,600
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,420
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Mississippi was $22,050 in May 2025, $12,930 (37%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $19,750 (25th percentile) and $26,540 (75th percentile).
Mississippi ranks 51 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,230 | $8.76 |
| 25th | $19,750 | $9.49 |
| 50th (median) | $22,050 | $10.60 |
| 75th | $26,540 | $12.76 |
| 90th | $33,600 | $16.16 |
| Mean (average) | $24,310 | $11.69 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Mississippi, BLS OEWS May 2025.