Lawyer Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Mississippi
$91,690
$44.08 an hour
10th percentile
$47,670
90th percentile
$176,750
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,100
The median annual wage for lawyers in Mississippi was $91,690 in May 2025, $67,980 (43%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $63,650 (25th percentile) and $130,170 (75th percentile).
Mississippi ranks 51 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,670 | $22.92 |
| 25th | $63,650 | $30.60 |
| 50th (median) | $91,690 | $44.08 |
| 75th | $130,170 | $62.58 |
| 90th | $176,750 | $84.97 |
| Mean (average) | $108,930 | $52.37 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.