Lawyers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
41.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $108,930 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $91,690
Employment 3,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,670P25 $63,650 Median $91,690P75 $130,170P90 $176,750
About 80% of lawyerss in Mississippi earn between $47,670 and $176,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Mississippi is $108,930, about 41.4% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $104,460 | $118,090 | 1,390 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $100,010 | $112,540 | 460 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $87,570 | $103,010 | 160 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $87,210 | $108,930 | 380 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $65,890 | $77,510 | 180 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,810 | $85,090 | 160 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,110 | $85,620 | 160 |