Medical Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Medical Assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $35,360 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,210; the top 10% earn over $45,070. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Mississippi
How much do medical assistants make in Mississippi?
The median is $35,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,210 and the top 10% earn over $45,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.