Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Mississippi earn a median salary of $37,260 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -38.9% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 1,800 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $34,580 to $47,910 depending on location.
$37,260
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$47,910
Highest paying metro
$34,580
Lowest paying metro
1,800
Employed in Mississippi
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $47,910 | $37,060 | $62,840 | 860 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $36,430 | $35,010 | $52,090 | 330 |
| Gulfport, MS | $36,340 | $35,620 | $47,000 | 310 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $35,310 | $35,150 | $46,250 | 70 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $35,260 | $35,260 | $62,960 | 100 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $34,990 | $34,800 | $36,830 | 130 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $34,580 | $34,580 | $45,630 | — |