Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for child, family, and school social workers is $22.37 an hour ($46,530 a year). About 3,310 people work in this job there.

$22.37Median hourly pay
$40,190–$53,730Middle half of workers, yearly
3,310People in this job in Mississippi

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($59,550). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for child, family, and school social workers in Mississippi

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.15$33,590
25% of workers$19.32$40,190
Half of workers (median)$22.37$46,530
75% of workers$25.83$53,730
90% of workers$29.87$62,130

Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi$47,550410
Jackson$46,610800
Hattiesburg$46,530170

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for child, family, and school social workers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 33,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Mississippi

JobMedian yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,710
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,990
Healthcare Social Workers$62,250
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44,340
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,970

Other job titles for this job

Case ManagerAdoption CounselorCase WorkerChildren S CounselorCommunity Organization WorkerAdolescent CounselorAdoption AgentAdoption CoordinatorAdoption Social WorkerAdoption SpecialistAdoption WorkerCasework Supervisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.