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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $70K | $33.51/hr |
| 42 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.38/hr |
| 43 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $68K | $32.51/hr |
| 44 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $67K | $32.12/hr |
| 45 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $67K | $31.99/hr |
| 46 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $31.98/hr |
| 47 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.93/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $66K | $31.79/hr |
| 49 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $66K | $31.79/hr |
| 50 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.76/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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