Lawyers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for lawyers is $44.08 an hour ($91,690 a year). About 3,100 people work in this job there.
That is 43% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Mississippi ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| 25% of workers | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.08 | $91,690 |
| 75% of workers | $62.58 | $130,170 |
| 90% of workers | $84.97 | $176,750 |
Lawyers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $104,460 | 1,390 |
| Hattiesburg | $87,570 | 160 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $87,210 | 380 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
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