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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Mississippi?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Mississippi is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Mississippi is $249, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Mississippi can range from $163 to $522.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Mississippi is $142, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Mississippi can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Mississippi is $225 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Mississippi can range from $136 to $432.

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  • All of Clio’s research is published annually in the Legal Trends Report, which features in-depth analysis on the latest trends in AI technology and adoption, consumer perspectives on legal services, and this year, a first-of-its kind neurological study of legal professionals.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Mississippi

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Mississippi. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $249 $142 $225
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Mississippi

In Mississippi, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$181
Appellate$295
Bankruptcy$337
Business$303
Civil Litigation$235
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$247
Collections$246
Commercial Sale of Goods$283
Construction$296
Contracts$260
Corporate$270
Criminal$252
Elder Law$250
Employment Labor$307
Family$252
GovernmentCurrently unavailable
Immigration$522
Insurance$325
Intellectual Property$412
JuvenileCurrently unavailable
Mediation and ArbitrationCurrently unavailable
Medical Malpractice$237
OtherCurrently unavailable
Personal Injury$186
Real Estate$268
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$351
Traffic Offenses$245
Trusts$368
Wills and Estates$283
Worker's Compensation$163

Key performance indicators in Mississippi

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Mississippi. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Mississippi average 36% 84% 88%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Mississippi


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$249$142$225
2024$242$158$228
2023$217$127$199
2022$225$123$205
2021$214$137$197

Adjusted hourly rates in Mississippi

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Mississippi can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$285$163$258
2024$277$181$261
2023$251$147$229
2022$259$142$240
2021$247$158$231

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Mississippi?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Mississippi is between $163 and $522 per hour, with the average being $249.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Mississippi?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Mississippi is $252 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Mississippi?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Mississippi is $235 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Mississippi?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Mississippi is $252 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Mississippi?

Immigration attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Mississippi, earning $522 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Mississippi?

Worker's Compensation attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Mississippi, earning $163 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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