How much does a court make in Mississippi?
$37,210a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Mississippi. That is $17.89 an hour or $3,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.89
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,510Median: $37,210Highest 10%: $59,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,510 | $14.19 | |
| 25th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| Median | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 75th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 90th | $59,850 | $28.77 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $40,510 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $40,310 |
| Jackson, MS | $38,950 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,120 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,360 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,810 |
| 50. Mississippi | $37,210 |
| 51. Arkansas | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.89 ($37,210 a year).
Do courts make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $37,210 against $48,700 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for court pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays courts the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $40,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.