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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Population
Highest paying careers in Hattiesburg
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sales Managers | Management | $86K | $41.56/hr |
| 22 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $86K | $41.3/hr |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | Management | $85K | $40.64/hr |
| 24 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.29/hr |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $81K | N/A |
| 26 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 27 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 28 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 29 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 30 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $79K | $38.03/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Hattiesburg
Cost of living vs. national average-12.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,047/mo
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