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Childcare Worker Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$10.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $18,886/year ($1,574/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $19,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $26,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $33,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,420 Childcare Worker jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Childcare Worker salary of $22,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $18,886 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $22,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$595 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,687 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$882 |
| Take-home (annual) | $18,886 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Mississippi?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Mississippi is $22,050 per year ($10.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $19,750 and $26,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $22,050, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $18,886 per year ($1,574 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 5,420 Childcare Worker jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.