Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$46,180

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.20

per hour

Employment

2,270

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-26.6%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, Mississippi pays 26.6% LESS for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,458

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$35,660

25th

$36,900

Median

$46,180

75th

$58,790

90th

$67,960

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).