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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $109K | $52.35/hr |
| 32 | Sales Managers | Management | $109K | $52.28/hr |
| 33 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $108K | $51.96/hr |
| 34 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.32/hr |
| 35 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $107K | $51.29/hr |
| 36 | Actuaries | Technology | $106K | $51.06/hr |
| 37 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $106K | $51.01/hr |
| 38 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 39 | Boilermakers | Construction & Trades | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 40 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $105K | $50.66/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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