Psychiatric Aides salary
in Jackson, MS
- Middle 50%
- $29,350–$34,380
- vs U.S. median
- -30%
- Metro rank
- #33 of 35
Psychiatric Aides in the Jackson, MS metro earn a median of $31,560 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,040 jobs (May 2025). That is 30% below the U.S. median of $44,910 and 3% above the MS statewide median of $30,510. It ranks #33 of 35 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,040 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Aides pay in other MS metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,850 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,290 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Aides salary in Jackson?
The BLS median is $31,560 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,040 jobs pay between $29,350 and $34,380. The 10th percentile is $26,730 and the 90th is $39,450.
Is Jackson a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Aides?
That is 30% below the U.S. median of $44,910 and 3% above the MS statewide median of $30,510. It ranks #33 of 35 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Aides make an hour in Jackson?
About $15.17 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $31,560 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.11–$16.53 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.