Wages and Salaries

The average wage for all full-time and part-time wage and salaried workers in metropolitan Jackson, which includes Madison County, was $30,537 in 2002. Average wages in Mississippi overall are below the U.S. average. In 2002, Mississippi’s average annual wage was $26,665 compared to the U.S. average of $36,764. Businesses locating in Madison County can estimate their costs for wages and salaries to be competitive as compared to other Southern states.

For more information:

• Madison County Wages and Benefits Survey (XLS)