Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
29% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,500 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,180
Employment 2,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,660P25 $36,900 Median $46,180P75 $58,790P90 $67,960
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Mississippi earn between $35,660 and $67,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Mississippi is $49,500, about 29% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $50,470 | $53,110 | 960 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,030 | $51,010 | 420 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $46,240 | $48,010 | 290 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $45,050 | $48,520 | 100 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,600 | $41,620 | 130 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,630 | $40,360 | 100 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,420 | $44,020 | 120 |