Lawyers pay in Jackson
In Jackson (MS), the median pay for lawyers is $50.22 an hour ($104,460 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 35% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 14% higher than the Mississippi median ($91,690).
Pay range for lawyers in Jackson (MS)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.56 | $61,490 |
| 25% of workers | $36.99 | $76,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.22 | $104,460 |
| 75% of workers | $66.89 | $139,120 |
| 90% of workers | $90.42 | $188,060 |
Lawyers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson (this page) | $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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