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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.48/hr |
| 42 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Transportation | $104K | $50.11/hr |
| 43 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $104K | N/A |
| 44 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 45 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $49.23/hr |
| 46 | Managers, All Other | Management | $102K | $48.83/hr |
| 47 | Marketing Managers | Management | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 48 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 49 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.16/hr |
| 50 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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