Salary Overview for Mississippi

The median individual income in Mississippi is $28,990 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $38,120. The median household income is $52,985.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Mississippi's cost of living index is 84 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $28,990 in Mississippi has the purchasing power of approximately $34,512 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Mississippi than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Mississippi

The current minimum wage in Mississippi is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Mississippi minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Mississippi

  • University of Mississippi Medical
  • Walmart
  • Nissan

Major Industries in Mississippi

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare

Tax Rates in Mississippi

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Mississippi tax rates page.

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