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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.5/hr |
| 62 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 63 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 64 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.07/hr |
| 65 | Software Developers | Technology | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 66 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $95K | $45.81/hr |
| 67 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $95K | $45.77/hr |
| 68 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $95K | $45.66/hr |
| 69 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.64/hr |
| 70 | Facilities Managers | Management | $94K | $45.02/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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