Mississippi

Companion Care in Mississippi

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Mississippi

Companion Care in Mississippi at a glance

531,347

residents 65 or older (18.1% of Mississippi, ACS 2024)

48,256

residents 85 or older

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

state minimum wage per hour

Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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Companion Care by city in Mississippi

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