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.
$74K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Maintenance | $52K | $24.96/hr |
| 92 | Clergy | Community & Social | $52K | $24.84/hr |
| 93 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $51K | $24.72/hr |
| 94 | Logging Equipment Operators | Farming & Fishing | $51K | $24.65/hr |
| 95 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $51K | N/A |
| 96 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $51K | $24.37/hr |
| 97 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $51K | $24.35/hr |
| 98 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $50K | N/A |
| 99 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $50K | $24.01/hr |
| 100 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $50K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Hattiesburg
Cost of living vs. national average-12.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,047/mo
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