Legal Occupations Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
41.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,680 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $62,130
Employment 6,140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,570P25 $44,870 Median $62,130P75 $100,420P90 $158,600
About 80% of legal occupationss in Mississippi earn between $36,570 and $158,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in Mississippi is $81,680, about 41.5% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $69,990 | $90,760 | 2,550 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $61,780 | $82,060 | 310 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $59,750 | $80,410 | 1,000 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $57,330 | $79,560 | 770 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,230 | $61,970 | 380 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,030 | $67,830 | 330 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,400 | $62,090 | 390 |