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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $66K | $31.61/hr |
| 52 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $65K | $31.42/hr |
| 53 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.41/hr |
| 54 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $65K | $31.31/hr |
| 55 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.54/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $63K | $30.33/hr |
| 57 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.19/hr |
| 58 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $62K | $29.72/hr |
| 59 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.7/hr |
| 60 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.5/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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