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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $86K | $41.24/hr |
| 92 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $86K | $41.13/hr |
| 93 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.07/hr |
| 94 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $85K | $40.92/hr |
| 95 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $84K | $40.62/hr |
| 96 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $84K | $40.33/hr |
| 97 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $83K | $40.07/hr |
| 98 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $83K | N/A |
| 99 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $83K | $39.72/hr |
| 100 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $82K | $39.23/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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