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

Medical Assistant Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$35,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.00/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,340
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,666 #50 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Mississippi, explained

Medical assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $35,360 per year ($17.00 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $29,210, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $45,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $35,360 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $35,360 is worth about $40,666 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,210
$14.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$35,360
$17.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$45,070
$21.67/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $35,360 $40,666
Tennessee $39,570 $43,072 −$4,210
Arkansas $37,760 $43,434 −$2,400
Louisiana $36,320 $41,176 −$960
Alabama $36,100 $40,643 −$740

Medical Assistant in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Mississippi?

Medical assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $35,360 per year ($17.00 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay medical assistants well?

At $35,360, Mississippi pays 23% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 3,340 work in the state.

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