Accountant salary in Jackson, MS
For this job Jackson sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $70,720 a year1. That is 3.8% above the Mississippi statewide median of $68,100, and 15.5% below the US median of $83,680. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#433 of 521). It is the largest market for the job in Mississippi: about 2,590 people, 35% of the Mississippi total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Jackson, MS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Jackson against Mississippi and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $46,900 | $70,720 | $120,290 | |
| Mississippi | $45,440 | $68,100 | $120,290 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $120,290, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Jackson earns $57,910–$94,490. The mean ($79,000) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $36,580 wide, between the figure for Mississippi ($36,090) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,900 | $3,908 | $22.55 | $60,516 |
| 25th percentile | $57,910 | $4,826 | $27.84 | $74,723 |
| Median | $70,720 | $5,893 | $34.00 | $91,252 |
| 75th percentile | $94,490 | $7,874 | $45.43 | $121,923 |
| 90th percentile | $120,290 | $10,024 | $57.83 | $155,213 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $23,770 over the median, the 25th only $12,810 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $30,671 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Jackson, and the Mississippi statewide median of $68,100 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Jackson
At the $70,720 median, a local hire costs about $91,252 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $20,532 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Jackson
Of the 17 roles we track in Jackson, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($78,150); recruiters come next at $62,720.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +10.5% | 1,290 | |
| Accountant | this role | 2,590 | |
| Recruiter | -11.3% | 1,160 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -14.7% | 670 | |
| Office Manager | -15.0% | 3,070 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Jackson (-15.5%), between customer support specialists (-15.5%) and recruiters (-17.4%). The typical role here is at -17.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 10.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Jackson and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Mississippi
Across the 7 areas of Mississippi with data for this job, the median runs from $62,360 in the Lower East Mississippi nonmetro area to $76,380 in Gulfport-Biloxi, a gap of $14,020 a year. No other area in Mississippi has as many accountants, and 4 of the other 6 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Jackson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | +8.0% | 860 | |
| Lower West Mississippi (Nonmetro) | +5.9% | 420 | |
| Jackson, MS | this area | 2,590 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | -7.6% | 350 | |
| West Delta Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -8.6% | 380 | |
| Upper East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -8.9% | 1,000 | |
| Lower East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -11.8% | 490 |
Jackson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Jackson is #82 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, yet its pay sits in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Mississippi, Huntington-Ashland and Daphne-Fairhope pay just above Jackson and St. George and Chambersburg just below. All four are within $510 a year of the median in Jackson. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Jackson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | +20.2% | 2,580 | jobs | |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +12.2% | 2,600 | jobs | |
| Tucson, AZ | +7.9% | 2,570 | jobs | |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | +0.7% | 820 | pay | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | +0.2% | 850 | pay | |
| Jackson, MS | this area | 2,590 | ||
| St. George, UT | -0.3% | 530 | pay | |
| Chambersburg, PA | -0.3% | 370 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Jackson, MS?
About $91,252 a year at the median, or $7,604 a month: $70,720 in pay plus about $20,532 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Jackson?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $70,720 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,900, the 90th $120,290, and the middle half earned $57,910 to $94,490.
Is Jackson cheaper than the rest of Mississippi for accountants?
No, it costs more: a median of $70,720 against $68,100 statewide. The next area up in Mississippi is the Lower West Mississippi nonmetro area at $74,910, the next down Hattiesburg at $65,320.
How many accountants work in Jackson?
BLS counts about 2,590 in the May 2025 survey. That is 35% of the Mississippi total of 7,350. No other area in Mississippi has as many.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Jackson?
Yes: $8,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $70,720 and $62,720.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.