Childcare Workers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,560 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Jackson earn between $19,720 and $26,390.
- $18K10th
- $20K25th
- $22KMedian
- $26K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $24,560 | $2,047 | $11.81 |
| Median | $21,770 | $1,814 | $10.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $19,720 | $1,643 | $9.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $26,390 | $2,199 | $12.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($24,310) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $24,560 | $21,770 | $18,350 | $37,560 | 1,600 |
| Mississippi | $24,310 | $22,050 | $18,230 | $33,600 | 5,420 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $24,560, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $21,585 a year, or $1,799 a month and $830 every two weeks. Taxes take 12% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $24,560 buys what about $27,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$24,560
- Gulfport$24,260
- Hattiesburg$22,500
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Jackson: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Jackson?
$11.81 an hour on average, and $10.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $19,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $21,585 a year ($1,799 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $24,560.
Do childcare workers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.77, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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