Psychiatric Aides Salary in Mississippi
Psychiatric Aides in Mississippi earn a median of $30,510 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,420; the top 10% earn over $38,130. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Recreational Therapists$39,560 median in Mississippi
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,220 median in Mississippi
- Registered Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi
Psychiatric Aides pay in Mississippi
How much do psychiatric aides make in Mississippi?
The median is $30,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,420 and the top 10% earn over $38,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 39 (−32% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.