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Remote work in Mississippi: 5.9% work from home
About 73,435 of Mississippi's 1,243,121 workers usually work from home in Mississippi, a share of 5.9%. That is 9.2 points below the US figure of 15.1%, ranking Mississippi 52nd of 52 (50 states, DC and Puerto Rico). See the top teleworkable jobs in Mississippi and the county table.
Work from home
5.9%
US: 15.1%
Rank
52 of 52
1 = highest share
Change since 2019
+2.8 pts
2019: 3.1%
Mean commute
25.6 min
One way, non-remote workers
How people in Mississippi get to work
81.8% drive to work alone and 0.3% take public transit. The "other" share is the remainder of the published categories.
Men vs women
Women are 1.6 points more likely than men to work from home in Mississippi.
Change since 2019
In the 2019 ACS 1-year survey, 3.1% worked from home. The 2020 to 2024 average is 5.9%, a change of +2.8 pts. The two figures come from different survey products, so treat the change as indicative.
Counties in Mississippi
82 counties or equivalents. Hancock County has the highest share at 11.4%.
| 1 | Hancock County | 11.4% | 2,364 | 20,653 | 32.5 min |
| 2 | Madison County | 9.6% | 5,190 | 53,939 | 24.1 min |
| 3 | Pearl River County | 8.8% | 2,060 | 23,485 | 35.4 min |
| 4 | Hinds County | 8.6% | 8,020 | 93,042 | 22.3 min |
| 4 | Lafayette County | 8.6% | 2,216 | 25,819 | 22.7 min |
| 6 | DeSoto County | 8.2% | 7,833 | 95,491 | 26.2 min |
| 7 | Coahoma County | 8.0% | 592 | 7,400 | 20.1 min |
| 8 | Yalobusha County | 7.9% | 392 | 4,947 | 30.5 min |
| 9 | Carroll County | 7.5% | 287 | 3,816 | 29.0 min |
| 10 | Oktibbeha County | 7.4% | 1,658 | 22,436 | 20.7 min |
| 11 | Jackson County | 7.2% | 4,611 | 63,890 | 25.2 min |
| 11 | Quitman County | 7.2% | 147 | 2,028 | 32.9 min |
| 13 | Harrison County | 7.1% | 6,555 | 92,652 | 24.3 min |
| 13 | Rankin County | 7.1% | 5,440 | 76,875 | 26.6 min |
| 15 | Amite County | 6.9% | 269 | 3,892 | 34.8 min |
| 16 | Tallahatchie County | 6.4% | 271 | 4,247 | 28.8 min |
| 17 | Itawamba County | 6.1% | 642 | 10,541 | 26.0 min |
| 18 | Leake County | 5.9% | 483 | 8,169 | 34.3 min |
| 18 | Wilkinson County | 5.9% | 134 | 2,278 | 38.3 min |
| 20 | Covington County | 5.8% | 413 | 7,173 | 23.8 min |
| 20 | Walthall County | 5.8% | 289 | 5,017 | 36.5 min |
| 22 | Clay County | 5.6% | 415 | 7,386 | 21.8 min |
| 22 | Sunflower County | 5.6% | 486 | 8,650 | 20.2 min |
| 24 | Lamar County | 5.4% | 1,648 | 30,745 | 26.0 min |
| 24 | Lee County | 5.4% | 2,034 | 38,018 | 20.8 min |
| 24 | Monroe County | 5.4% | 734 | 13,620 | 25.5 min |
| 27 | Lauderdale County | 5.2% | 1,555 | 29,677 | 24.0 min |
| 27 | Marion County | 5.2% | 486 | 9,400 | 34.3 min |
| 29 | Lowndes County | 5.1% | 1,228 | 24,079 | 21.2 min |
| 30 | Jefferson Davis County | 4.7% | 206 | 4,342 | 34.6 min |
| 31 | George County | 4.6% | 409 | 8,960 | 34.4 min |
| 31 | Montgomery County | 4.6% | 176 | 3,799 | 25.6 min |
| 31 | Panola County | 4.6% | 568 | 12,220 | 29.2 min |
| 31 | Webster County | 4.6% | 183 | 3,991 | 28.7 min |
| 35 | Jefferson County | 4.5% | 109 | 2,429 | 29.0 min |
| 35 | Yazoo County | 4.5% | 342 | 7,522 | 25.8 min |
| 37 | Jones County | 4.4% | 1,214 | 27,421 | 24.2 min |
| 38 | Chickasaw County | 4.2% | 271 | 6,409 | 21.7 min |
| 39 | Calhoun County | 4.0% | 208 | 5,200 | 29.9 min |
| 39 | Forrest County | 4.0% | 1,440 | 35,711 | 21.2 min |
| 39 | Wayne County | 4.0% | 306 | 7,646 | 32.2 min |
| 42 | Scott County | 3.9% | 409 | 10,500 | 25.3 min |
| 43 | Smith County | 3.8% | 202 | 5,377 | 30.7 min |
| 44 | Copiah County | 3.7% | 391 | 10,588 | 28.5 min |
| 44 | Washington County | 3.7% | 603 | 16,221 | 19.6 min |
| 46 | Attala County | 3.6% | 272 | 7,529 | 34.2 min |
| 46 | Tate County | 3.6% | 438 | 12,294 | 33.8 min |
| 48 | Grenada County | 3.5% | 315 | 8,936 | 19.7 min |
| 48 | Marshall County | 3.5% | 490 | 14,153 | 29.2 min |
| 48 | Pike County | 3.5% | 501 | 14,490 | 27.2 min |
Top teleworkable jobs in Mississippi
The largest occupations in Mississippi that can typically be done from home, by employment (BLS OEWS May 2024, Dingel and Neiman classification).
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,240 | $35,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,290 | $32,480 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 16,200 | $36,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,530 | $88,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 12,830 | $53,440 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 11,680 | $48,440 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 11,430 | $40,070 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 11,110 | $49,340 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 7,370 | $57,460 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 6,940 | $64,170 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 6,870 | $49,720 |
| Childcare Workers | 4,920 | $21,760 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,560 | $89,960 |
| Human Resources Specialists | 4,560 | $56,050 |
| Financial Managers | 3,730 | $105,970 |
Metro areas in Mississippi
- Memphis, TN-MS-AR9.9%
- Jackson, MS7.6%
- Gulfport-Biloxi, MS7.5%
- Hattiesburg, MS4.5%
- Tupelo, MS5.0%
- Meridian, MS4.8%
- Laurel, MS4.2%
- Oxford, MS8.5%
- Columbus, MS4.8%
- Starkville, MS7.0%
Neighbouring states
States with a similar share
- Puerto Rico6.1%
- Louisiana8.1%
- North Dakota8.1%
- Alabama8.8%
- Arkansas8.8%
- West Virginia9.1%