Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $35,360 | $44,846 | -21% |
| Median hourly wage | $17.00 | $21.56 | -21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $40,644.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in Mississippi is $35,360, or about $17.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. Mississippi is -21% below the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,340 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $35,360, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.