Is this a competitive Psychiatric Aides salary in Mississippi in 2026?
Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS May 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q1 2026 wage growth.
$Competitive · ~P50
P10$24K
P25$29K
P50$31K
P75$35K
P90$38K
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Demand: HOT. Demand is hot -- health care job openings are running at 5.6% (JOLTS, May 2026), a tight market. Candidates have leverage, so a competitive offer sits at or above the median; below-median offers often will not close.
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Merit budget: Wages in health care are rising about 4% a year (BLS ECI, Q1 2026). Budget a 3.6-4.1% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Bottom line
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $30,514 to $35,110 (market median to the 75th percentile). Lean toward the top of the range for senior or hard-to-fill roles.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
Next refresh: May 2027
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The median salary for Psychiatric Aides in Mississippi is $30,514 per year ($14.67/hr). This is 32.1% lower than the national median of $44,907.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.
Wage Percentiles: Mississippi
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$11.74
$24,419
-23.9%
P25
$14.11
$29,349
-22.3%
P50MEDIAN
$14.67
$30,514
-32.1%
P75
$16.88
$35,110
-29.7%
P90Top earners
$18.33
$38,126
-36.9%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-0.4%
Little or no change
Annual openings
5K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
39K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
NAICS 622200
14K
$46,340
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999200
6K
$42,560
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median psychiatric aides salary in Mississippi?
The median (P50) annual salary for Psychiatric Aides in Mississippi is approximately $30,514, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 32.1% lower than the national median of $44,907. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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