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Lawyer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$44.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,666/year ($5,806/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $176,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,100 Lawyer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Lawyer salary of $91,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,666 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $91,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,342 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,014 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$3,668 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,666 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,806 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Mississippi?
- The median Lawyer salary in Mississippi is $91,690 per year ($44.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,650 and $130,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $91,690, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $69,666 per year ($5,806 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,100 Lawyer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.