How much does a lawyer make in Mississippi?
$91,690a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Mississippi. That is $44.08 an hour or $7,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.08
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,670Median: $91,690Highest 10%: $176,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| Median | $91,690 | $44.08 | |
| 75th | $130,200 | $62.58 | |
| 90th | $176,800 | $84.98 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Jackson, MS | $104,500 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $87,570 |
| Gulfport, MS | $87,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 48. Kentucky | $101,600 |
| 49. Wyoming | $100,100 |
| 50. Arkansas | $98,880 |
| 51. Mississippi | $91,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $44.08 ($91,690 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $91,690 against $159,700 nationally, 43% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for lawyer pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays lawyers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $134,400 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.