Social Worker Salary in Mississippi
Based on 920+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$48,970
$23.543/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-14.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$26K – $79K
920 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,880 |
| 25th percentile | $33,700 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,970 |
| 75th percentile | $62,520 |
| 90th percentile | $78,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,330 |
| 2023 | $45,540 |
| 2024 | $48,830 |
| 2025 | $48,970 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,330 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,540 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $48,830 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $48,970 | $57,161 |