Office and Administrative Support Occupations Salary in Mississippi

Ranked #51 of 51 · MS

17.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,410 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,210
Employment 146,470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $27,300P25 $31,750 Median $38,210P75 $48,160P90 $62,270

About 80% of office and administrative support occupationss in Mississippi earn between $27,300 and $62,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Mississippi
$42,410
U.S. average
$51,560

The mean office and administrative support occupations salary in Mississippi is $42,410, about 17.7% below the U.S. average ($51,560). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Mississippi

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Jackson, MS $39,830 $44,260 32,750
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $38,480 $43,080 17,420
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $37,810 $41,940 24,050
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,900 $40,540 11,090
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,840 $40,490 14,680
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,810 $40,840 9,490
Hattiesburg, MS $36,700 $40,570 7,970

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do office and administrative support occupations make in Mississippi?

The median office and administrative support occupations salary in Mississippi is $38,210 per year (mean $42,410), and about 80% earn between $27,300 and $62,270.

How much do office and administrative support occupations make per hour in Mississippi?

Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Mississippi a high-paying state for office and administrative support occupations?

Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states for office and administrative support occupations pay. Its mean salary of $42,410 is about 17.7% below the U.S. average of $51,560.

Which metro areas in Mississippi pay office and administrative support occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for office and administrative support occupations are Jackson, MS ($39,830), Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($38,480), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($37,810), by median annual wage.

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