Accountants and Auditors pay in Jackson
In Jackson (MS), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $34.00 an hour ($70,720 a year). About 2,590 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is 4% higher than the Mississippi median ($68,100).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Jackson (MS)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.55 | $46,900 |
| 25% of workers | $27.84 | $57,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.00 | $70,720 |
| 75% of workers | $45.43 | $94,490 |
| 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 (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
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