Average Salary in Mississippi

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Mississippi Salary Overview

The average annual salary in Mississippi is $44,190, while the median salary sits at $38,020 per year. For a standard 40-hour work week, that translates to approximately $21.25/hour (average) or $18.28/hour (median). The minimum wage in Mississippi is currently $7.25/hour, which equals about $15,080/year for a full-time worker.

Mississippi's cost of living index is 83.3 (national average = 100), which means living in Mississippi is below the national average. When evaluating a salary offer in Mississippi, it's important to consider this cost of living alongside the raw numbers.

Salary Quick Facts - Mississippi

Metric	Value
Average Annual Salary	$44,190
Median Annual Salary	$38,020
Average Hourly Rate	$21.25/hr
Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	83.3 (US avg = 100)
Average Monthly Salary	$3,682

Top Employers in Mississippi

Major employers in Mississippi include University of Mississippi Medical, Nissan, Ingalls Shipbuilding. These organizations represent some of the largest job providers in the state across healthcare, technology, education, and other key industries.

Major Cities in Mississippi

The largest cities in Mississippi by population are Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi. Salaries can vary significantly between metropolitan and rural areas, with urban centers typically offering higher wages but also higher costs of living.

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