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Accountant Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$68,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.74/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
7,350
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,318 #47 of 51

Accountant pay in Mississippi, explained

Accountants in Mississippi earn a median of $68,100 per year ($32.74 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $45,440, while the most experienced accountants reach about $120,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $68,100 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $68,100 is worth about $78,318 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #47 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,440
$21.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$68,100
$32.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,290
$57.83/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $68,100 $78,318
Tennessee $76,840 $83,640 −$8,740
Alabama $74,880 $84,302 −$6,780
Louisiana $73,810 $83,678 −$5,710
Arkansas $66,330 $76,297 +$1,770

Accountant in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Mississippi?

Accountants in Mississippi earn a median of $68,100 per year ($32.74 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay accountants well?

At $68,100, Mississippi pays 19% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 7,350 work in the state.

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