Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Mississippi
The median sales development representative in Mississippi earned $48,440 a year in May 2025[1], 30.8% below the US median of $69,990. That puts Mississippi at #51 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $31,620 | $48,440 | $98,430 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Mississippi earns $37,610–$66,530; the top tenth earns $98,430 or more, 3.1 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 $69,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $73,960 | 260 | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $61,840 | 440 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $72,460 | 430 | |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $70,730 | 200 | |
| Jackson, MS | $68,690 | 1,020 | |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,400 | 210 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $57,310 | 160 |
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($49,990) and Hattiesburg, MS the least ($45,240): $4,750 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | +4.4% | |
| West Virginia | +3.7% | |
| Mississippi | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Mississippi?
The median was $48,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,610 to $66,530.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Mississippi?
About $69,200 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 sales development representatives earn the most?
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $49,990 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.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/
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