Top Paying Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($319,400), Dentists, General ($132,390), Pharmacists ($128,980). The cost of living index is 87.63 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,047/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.63
Cost of living index
$1,047
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Hattiesburg
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $319K | $153.56/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $132K | $63.65/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.01/hr |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $128K | $61.77/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $113K | $54.47/hr |
| 6 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $109K | $52.29/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $108K | $52.13/hr |
| 8 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $105K | $50.58/hr |
| 10 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $105K | $50.3/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,047/mo
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