Social Worker Jobs in Mississippi
Across 33 live Social Worker listings in Mississippi, median advertised pay is $80K (75th percentile $120K), based on the 5 that state a salary; Mississippi ranks 7th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UHS (6), Freedom Magnolia (5), Community Health Systems Professional Services (3).
33+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 5 roles pay ~$80k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
5 jobs · 3 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
5 jobs · 3 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Social Worker Pay in Mississippi: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Mississippi today, then Mississippi against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 33
- Live median
- $80k
- 75th $120k · n=5
- 12-mo median
- $94k
- Pay rank
- #7 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #49
- 12-mo postings
- 107
Social Worker roles in Mississippi advertise $12k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MS | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (this page) | $94k | — | 4.9/10 | 107 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$28k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$12k | 5.7/10 | 235 |
| Washington#3 | $100k | +$7k | 5.6/10 | 470 |
| Arkansasborders | $88k | −$6k | 5.6/10 | 153 |
| Louisianaborders | $87k | −$6k | 5.0/10 | 283 |
| Alabamaborders | $81k | −$13k | 5.2/10 | 166 |
| Tennesseeborders | $78k | −$16k | 5.2/10 | 393 |
“borders” = shares a border with Mississippi; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UHS (6), Freedom Magnolia (5), Community Health Systems Professional Services (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Mississippi.
How much do social workers earn in Mississippi?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Mississippi right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include UHS, Freedom Magnolia, Healthier Mississippi People, Agape Care Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Mississippi are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 33 social workers positions in Mississippi listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Mississippi
UHS6 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Freedom Magnolia5 open roles here · WLB 50/100Community Health Systems Professional Services3 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Gotham Enterprises2 open roles here · WLB 96/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Healthier Mississippi People2 open roles here · WLB 78/100- South Central Regional Medical Center2 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Agape Care Group1 open role here · WLB 73/100