Lawyers pay range in Hattiesburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,280 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Hattiesburg earn between $61,730 and $119,800.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $88KMedian
- $120K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,010 | $8,584 | $49.52 |
| Median | $87,570 | $7,298 | $42.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,730 | $5,144 | $29.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,800 | $9,983 | $57.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Hattiesburg vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Lawyers in Hattiesburg earn 5% less than the Mississippi average ($108,930) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $103,010 | $87,570 | $48,910 | $160,280 | 160 |
| Mississippi | $108,930 | $91,690 | $47,670 | $176,750 | 3,100 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Hattiesburg
On the average salary of $103,010, a single filer in Hattiesburg takes home about $77,909 a year, or $6,492 a month and $2,997 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hattiesburg a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hattiesburg area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $103,010 buys what about $117,547 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hattiesburg ($37,750). A typical home costs $218,044, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Mississippi cities
Hattiesburg ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($118,090).
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Hattiesburg: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Hattiesburg?
$49.53 an hour on average, and $42.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Hattiesburg?
About $77,909 a year ($6,492 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,010.
Do lawyers earn more in Hattiesburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Hattiesburg, MS (25620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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