Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Mississippi
What home health and personal care aides earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$23,860$11.47 per hour
vs U.S.−33%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$23,070 – $27,300Top 10%: $29,620+
Jobs21,8000.68× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $23,130 | $11.12 | 7,800 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,900 | $14.86 | 7,280 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,630 | $11.36 | 2,760 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,560 | $12.29 | 2,700 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,040 | $11.08 | 2,260 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,030 | $12.03 | 1,780 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $26,020 | $12.51 | 1,530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,410 | $12.22 | 1,460 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
West Virginia · $28,010 Alabama · $27,840 Oklahoma · $27,710 Arkansas · $27,660 Texas · $24,230 Louisiana · $22,520
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510 Medical Records Specialists · $41,500
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Mississippi?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Mississippi earned a median of $23,860 a year ($11.47 an hour) in May 2025, 33% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $23,070 to $27,300.
Where in Mississippi do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $30,900.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.