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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $60K | $29.04/hr |
| 62 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $60K | $28.93/hr |
| 63 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $60K | $28.79/hr |
| 64 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $59K | $28.51/hr |
| 65 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $59K | $28.33/hr |
| 66 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $59K | $28.18/hr |
| 67 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.15/hr |
| 68 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.13/hr |
| 69 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $58K | $28.02/hr |
| 70 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $58K | $27.91/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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