Lawyers Salary in Mississippi
Lawyers in Mississippi earn a median of $91,690 a year, −43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −43% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670; the top 10% earn over $176,750. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,360 median in Mississippi
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$66,310 median in Mississippi
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$49,960 median in Mississippi
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$51,670 median in Mississippi
- Compliance Managers$101,570 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Mississippi
How much do lawyers make in Mississippi?
The median is $91,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670 and the top 10% earn over $176,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−43% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.