Paramedics Salary in Mississippi

Paramedics in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $60,270 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($55,510), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $55,130 and the median at $54,630 for 1,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$60,270
Gulfport$57,980
Hattiesburg$55,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$60,270	$60,850	$50,390	$48,928	89
Gulfport	$57,980	$61,320	$50,460	$47,180	90
Hattiesburg	$55,510	$53,820	$51,720	$45,294	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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 29-2043.
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.

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