Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Hattiesburg is 60.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Hattiesburg earn an average of $56,670 per year or $27.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi Health Care Social Workers who work in Hattiesburg is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Hattiesburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for Hattiesburg

  • Ranks #1 in Mississippi for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Mississippi for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #247 in the nation for salary and #367 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #401 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Hattiesburg Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,670 or $27.25 per hour which is 3% more than the Mississippi average salary of $54,810.

AverageHattiesburgMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.25$26.353.42%
Annual Salary$56,670$54,8103.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Hattiesburg Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,670 or $27.25 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageHattiesburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.25$29.96-9.05%
Annual Salary$56,670$62,310-9.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Hattiesburg earns an average annual salary of $63,382 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $54,810. per year.

Cost-of-living in Hattiesburg is 11% less than the Mississippi average, which means Hattiesburg residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.

  • Mississippi average salary is $54,810.
  • Mississippi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,440.
  • Hattiesburg average salary is $56,670.
  • Hattiesburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,382.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Hattiesburg$56,67089.41%$63,382
Mississippi$54,81087.78%$62,440
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Hattiesburg, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,280 and $60,580 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $37,130
15%2 – 4 years9$37,130 – $47,280
25%5 – 9 years15$47,280 – $48,270
25%10 – 14 years15$48,270 – $60,580
15%15 – 20 years9$48,270 – $77,100
10%20+ years6Above $77,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($36,360), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($37,370).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$56,670
Substance Abuse Counselors$37,370
Social Workers$36,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Hattiesburg Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Hattiesburg is 60.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,670 per year or $27.25 per hour in Hattiesburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Hattiesburg Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,382 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Hattiesburg are Health Care Social Workers($56,670), Substance Abuse Counselors($37,370), Social Workers($36,360).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Mississippi cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data