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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $92K | $44.38/hr |
| 72 | Print Binding and Finishing Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $92K | $44.16/hr |
| 73 | Lawyers | Legal | $92K | $44.08/hr |
| 74 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 75 | Agricultural Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 76 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 77 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.8/hr |
| 78 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $91K | $43.75/hr |
| 79 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $89K | $42.91/hr |
| 80 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $89K | $42.65/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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