Lawyers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Lawyers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $79,066 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -47.7% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 2,970 lawyers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $52,940 to $103,400 depending on location.
$79,066
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$103,400
Highest paying metro
$52,940
Lowest paying metro
2,970
Employed in Mississippi
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Lawyers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $103,400 | $75,160 | $156,240 | 1,450 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $102,330 | $59,860 | $155,830 | 440 |
| Gulfport, MS | $88,700 | $57,600 | $154,680 | 350 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $82,990 | $69,240 | $138,490 | 170 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $62,080 | $46,240 | $88,210 | 210 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $61,020 | $47,760 | $122,460 | 150 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $52,940 | $43,570 | $75,650 | 200 |