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Real Estate Agent Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$19.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,376/year ($2,698/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 47th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 670 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $39,550 a year — though pay ranges from $20,950 for newcomers to $94,500 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Real Estate Agent jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $39,550 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 $32,376 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,566 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,026 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,582 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,376 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,698 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Mississippi?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Mississippi is $39,550 per year ($19.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,050 and $61,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $39,550, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $32,376 per year ($2,698 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 670 Real Estate Agent 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.