DOL Median (Mississippi)
$88,000
vs National
-45%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$101,970
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,000
-45% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Mississippi earns $88,000 in nominal terms, which is 45% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $101,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FORMAN WATKINS & KRUTZ LLP | $88,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Mississippi?
The median Lawyers salary in Mississippi is $88,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Mississippi earns 45% less than the national median of $160,000, or $101,970 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.