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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $27.9/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $58K | $27.86/hr |
| 73 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $57K | $27.6/hr |
| 74 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.44/hr |
| 75 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.22/hr |
| 76 | Food Service Managers | Management | $56K | $27.05/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $56K | $26.77/hr |
| 78 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $55K | $26.6/hr |
| 79 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $55K | $26.44/hr |
| 80 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $55K | $26.38/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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