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

Paralegal Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$46,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.20/hr
▼ 27% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
2,270
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,109 #50 of 51

Paralegal pay in Mississippi, explained

Paralegals in Mississippi earn a median of $46,180 per year ($22.20 per hour), which is 27% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $35,660, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $67,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $46,180 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $46,180 is worth about $53,109 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,660
$17.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,180
$22.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$67,960
$32.67/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $46,180 $53,109
Louisiana $60,250 $68,305 −$14,070
Tennessee $58,820 $64,025 −$12,640
Arkansas $47,420 $54,545 −$1,240
Alabama $47,260 $53,207 −$1,080

Paralegal in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Mississippi?

Paralegals in Mississippi earn a median of $46,180 per year ($22.20 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay paralegals well?

At $46,180, Mississippi pays 27% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 2,270 work in the state.

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