Lawyer salary in Mississippi
The median annual wage for lawyers in Mississippi is $91,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. Mississippi ranks 51 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$91,690
25th percentile
$63,650
75th percentile
$130,170
90th percentile
$176,750
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Mississippi | 3,100 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Mississippi | $108,930 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Arkansas: median $98,880
- Wyoming: median $100,130
- Kentucky: median $101,550
- South Dakota: median $102,040
- West Virginia: median $102,420
- Oklahoma: median $103,060
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.