Lawyers Salary in Mississippi

Lawyers in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $118,090 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($103,010), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the lawyers average at $108,930 and the median at $91,690 for 3,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $185,840.

Lawyers average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$118,090
Gulfport$108,930
Hattiesburg$103,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$118,090	$104,460	$76,930	$87,915	89
Gulfport	$108,930	$87,210	$58,450	$81,837	90
Hattiesburg	$103,010	$87,570	$61,730	$77,909	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Lawyers salary in other states

Lawyers salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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