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Social Services Assistant Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$15.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,001/year ($2,167/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Social Services Assistant jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $31,200 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 $26,001 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $31,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,564 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,387 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,248 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Mississippi?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Mississippi is $31,200 per year ($15.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,090 and $35,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $31,200, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $26,001 per year ($2,167 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 0 Social Services Assistant 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.