Top Paying Jobs in Mississippi
Mississippi has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 85,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($325,610), Physicians, Pathologists ($261,570). The cost of living index is 88.9 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,077/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Mississippi
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $544K | $261.6/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $326K | $156.55/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $262K | $125.76/hr |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $253K | $121.62/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $236K | $113.29/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $228K | $109.68/hr |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $214K | $102.73/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $198K | $95.39/hr |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $184K | $88.29/hr |
| 10 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $180K | $86.74/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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