salary$104,460 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$188,060per year
Jobs in the area1,390people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 14.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Jackson, MS area is $104,460 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $61,490 and $188,060.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 14.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.