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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $47.85/hr |
| 52 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $99K | $47.58/hr |
| 53 | Database Architects | Technology | $98K | $47.32/hr |
| 54 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 55 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $98K | $47.19/hr |
| 56 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 57 | Gambling Managers | Management | $97K | $46.72/hr |
| 58 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $97K | $46.71/hr |
| 59 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $97K | $46.66/hr |
| 60 | Locomotive Engineers | Transportation | $97K | $46.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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