Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $46,180 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,660; the top 10% earn over $67,960. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$39,060 median in Mississippi
- Intelligence Analysts$58,640 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$91,690 median in Mississippi
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Mississippi
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Mississippi?
The median is $46,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,660 and the top 10% earn over $67,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.