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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $105K | $50.26/hr |
| 12 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $49.97/hr |
| 13 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.7/hr |
| 14 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $98K | $47.05/hr |
| 15 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $46.91/hr |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $94K | $45.22/hr |
| 17 | Facilities Managers | Management | $92K | $44.07/hr |
| 18 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $89K | $43.02/hr |
| 19 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.78/hr |
| 20 | Lawyers | Legal | $88K | $42.1/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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