Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Mississippi
The median accountant in Mississippi earned $68,100 a year in May 2025[1], 18.6% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Mississippi at #50 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $45,440 | $68,100 | $120,290 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Mississippi earns $57,550–$93,640; the top tenth earns $120,290 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Mississippi median that makes about $97,286 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Mississippi
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $101,310 | 860 | |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $95,660 | 420 | |
| Jackson, MS | $94,490 | 2,590 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $96,860 | 350 | |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $83,190 | 380 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $83,260 | 1,000 | |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $84,560 | 490 |
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS pays the most ($76,380) and Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least ($62,360): $14,020 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | +7.7% | |
| Nebraska | +5.8% | |
| Mississippi | +0.0% | |
| Arkansas | -2.6% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Mississippi?
The median was $68,100 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,550 to $93,640.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Mississippi?
About $97,286 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Mississippi do accountants earn the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $76,380 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.