How much does a Youth Worker make in Jackson, MS? The average Youth Worker salary in Jackson, MS is $25,428 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $21,459 and $30,688. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Youth Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Youth Worker Salary $17,846 Jackson,MS May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Youth Worker Salary $21,459 Jackson,MS May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Youth Worker Salary $25,428 Jackson,MS May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Youth Worker Salary $30,688 Jackson,MS May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Youth Worker Salary $35,477 Jackson,MS May 28, 2024
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What is a Youth Worker ?

A Youth worker is a person that works with young people to engage them in informal education. Youth workers can work in many contexts. In the UK and elsewhere, the main distinction is usually made between statutory, those who work as part of a government run initiative, and non-statutory, those that work in any other context. See the article Youth work for a full explanation, and the article History of youth work for a brief time line. In some circumstances, the term should be carefully distinguished from Child and Youth Worker which refers to therapeutic work in the USA and Canada....

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  1. This Job:

    Youth Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Job Developer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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