How much does a medical assistant make in Mississippi?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Mississippi. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,210Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $45,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| 90th | $45,070 | $21.67 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,260 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,020 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $35,950 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 48. West Virginia | $37,180 |
| 49. Louisiana | $36,320 |
| 50. Alabama | $36,100 |
| 51. Mississippi | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,360 against $45,690 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for medical assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays medical assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,260 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.