Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Mississippi
Find out how your pay in Mississippi:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in Mississippi vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than Mississippi.
Red areas make less money than Mississippi.
Mississippi pays less than all surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $4,510 more/yr | $2.16 more/hr |
| Louisiana | $3,700 more/yr | $1.77 more/hr |
| Florida | $2,190 more/yr | $1.05 more/hr |
| Alabama | $740 more/yr | $0.35 more/hr |
| Arkansas | $100 more/yr | $0.04 more/hr |
| Mississippi | $29,400.00/yr | $14.14/hr |
How salary for workers in Mississippi ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in Mississippi is $29,400 per year, or $14.14 per hour.
Mississippi pays workers $3,790 (14.8%) more per year than Kansas, the lowest paid state ($25,610) in the US.
Mississippi pays workers $19,380 (39.7%) less per year than Alaska, the highest paid state ($48,780) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022