Accountants and Auditors pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $32.74 an hour ($68,100 a year). About 7,350 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.85 | $45,440 |
| 25% of workers | $27.67 | $57,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.74 | $68,100 |
| 75% of workers | $45.02 | $93,640 |
| 90% of workers | $57.83 | $120,290 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $76,380 | 860 |
| Jackson | $70,720 | 2,590 |
| Hattiesburg | $65,320 | 350 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $60,260 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $63,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $79,580 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $41,860 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $59,250 |
| Tax Preparers | $50,670 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $54,530 |
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