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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $164K | $79.05/hr |
| 12 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $144K | $69.07/hr |
| 13 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $144K | N/A |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $143K | $68.65/hr |
| 15 | Chief Executives | Management | $139K | $66.95/hr |
| 16 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $137K | N/A |
| 17 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.05/hr |
| 18 | Physicists | Science | $130K | $62.49/hr |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $59.96/hr |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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