verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Lawyer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$91,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.08/hr
▼ 43% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,100
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,448 #51 of 51

Lawyer pay in Mississippi, explained

Lawyers in Mississippi earn a median of $91,690 per year ($44.08 per hour), which is 43% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $47,670, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $176,750. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $91,690 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $91,690 is worth about $105,448 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,670
$22.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,690
$44.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$176,750
$84.98/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $91,690 $105,448
Tennessee $136,180 $148,231 −$44,490
Alabama $131,970 $148,576 −$40,280
Louisiana $104,100 $118,018 −$12,410
Arkansas $98,880 $113,738 −$7,190

Lawyer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Mississippi?

Lawyers in Mississippi earn a median of $91,690 per year ($44.08 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay lawyers well?

At $91,690, Mississippi pays 43% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 3,100 work in the state.

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