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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $88K | N/A |
| 82 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $88K | $42.36/hr |
| 83 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.36/hr |
| 84 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $88K | $42.32/hr |
| 85 | Database Administrators | Technology | $88K | $42.21/hr |
| 86 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $88K | $42.16/hr |
| 87 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $87K | $41.91/hr |
| 88 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $87K | $41.8/hr |
| 89 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $87K | $41.63/hr |
| 90 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $86K | $41.48/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mississippi
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Metro areas in Mississippi
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