How much does a lawyer make in Jackson?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $50.22 an hour or $8,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.22
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,490Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $188,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 25th | $76,930 | $36.99 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 75th | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 90th | $188,100 | $90.41 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $87,570 |
| Gulfport, MS | $87,210 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Administrative Law Judge | $83,780 |
| Judge | $78,050 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $50,470 |
| Title Examiner | $47,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $50.22 ($104,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $104,500 against $159,700 nationally, 35% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $91,690, so Jackson pays 14% more.
Where does Jackson rank for lawyer pay?
287 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,100 or more.
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.