Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
34.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,190 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $43,580
Employment 9,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,660P25 $31,540 Median $43,580P75 $62,060P90 $83,150
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in Mississippi earn between $24,660 and $83,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in Mississippi is $52,190, about 34.6% below the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $56,340 | $58,740 | 1,260 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,540 | $59,270 | 1,520 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,510 | $52,900 | 2,540 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $45,440 | $55,280 | 500 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,860 | $47,650 | 670 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,690 | $47,470 | 360 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,600 | $48,380 | 460 |
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