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

Real Estate Agent Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$39,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.02/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
670
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,484 #43 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Mississippi, explained

Real estate agents in Mississippi earn a median of $39,550 per year ($19.02 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $20,950, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $94,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $39,550 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $39,550 is worth about $45,484 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #43 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$20,950
$10.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,550
$19.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,500
$45.43/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $39,550 $45,484
Alabama $60,890 $68,552 −$21,340
Tennessee $46,250 $50,343 −$6,700
Louisiana $45,850 $51,980 −$6,300
Arkansas $38,180 $43,917 +$1,370

Real Estate Agent in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Mississippi?

Real estate agents in Mississippi earn a median of $39,550 per year ($19.02 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay real estate agents well?

At $39,550, Mississippi pays 25% below the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 670 work in the state.

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