Psychiatric Aide salary in Mississippi
What psychiatric aides earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$30,510$14.67 per hour
vs U.S.−32%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$29,350 – $35,110Top 10%: $38,130+
Jobs2,4909.37× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $31,560 | $15.17 | 1,040 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,850 | $14.35 | 660 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,290 | $14.08 | 270 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $31,640 | $15.21 | 150 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,510 | $14.67 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $31,380 | $15.09 | 110 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,080 | $18.31 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Virginia · $37,280 Georgia · $36,790 South Carolina · $36,320 Arkansas · $36,270 Louisiana · $30,030 Alabama · $27,150
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 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 Medical Records Specialists · $41,500
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Mississippi?
Psychiatric Aides in Mississippi earned a median of $30,510 a year ($14.67 an hour) in May 2025, 32% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $29,350 to $35,110.
Where in Mississippi do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $38,080.
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.