Highest-paying jobs in Mississippi
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Mississippi, $235,630 a year, followed by dentists, general ($143,660) and architectural and engineering managers ($142,790). The median for all jobs in Mississippi is $40,120, 51st of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 51st.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $40,120
- 51st of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $19.29
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 87.0
- Median worth $46,140 at US prices (51st)
- Jobs
- 1,163,030
- 634 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Mississippi, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Mississippi are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Mississippi
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $235,630 | $113.29 | 570 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $143,660 | $69.07 | 740 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,790 | $68.65 | 860 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,220 | — | 1,890 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $133,230 | $64.05 | 3,050 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 | $59.96 | 4,690 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,280 | $59.75 | 1,710 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,660 | $57.05 | 2,290 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $111,390 | $53.55 | 3,470 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $108,750 | $52.28 | 1,870 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | General and Operations Managers | $106,680 | $51.29 | 10,630 | $105,770 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $106,100 | $51.01 | 720 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $104,990 | $50.48 | 1,130 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $104,220 | $50.11 | 570 | $92,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $100,940 | $48.53 | 770 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Civil Engineers | $100,170 | $48.16 | 1,770 | $100,840 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | $99,990 | $48.07 | 1,980 | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $99,520 | $47.85 | 1,640 | $114,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,160 | $47.19 | 4,280 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineers | $98,000 | $47.12 | 1,570 | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $96,030 | $46.17 | 1,700 | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | $95,830 | $46.07 | 2,450 | $102,440 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Software Developers | $95,330 | $45.83 | 1,880 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | $94,930 | $45.64 | 1,340 | $100,330 | Master's degree |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $93,640 | $45.02 | 930 | $106,660 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Mississippi without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $85,770 | $41.24 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $75,890 | $36.49 | 2,290 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $75,180 | $36.15 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $70,900 | $34.09 | 6,930 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $68,720 | $33.04 | 8,230 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $68,180 | $32.78 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $66,910 | $32.17 | 7,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,360 | $30.94 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Crane and Tower Operators | $61,260 | $29.45 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Postal Service Clerks | $61,050 | $29.35 | 790 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Electricians | $60,860 | $29.26 | 6,610 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $59,860 | $28.78 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Food Service Managers | $59,540 | $28.62 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $59,320 | $28.52 | 7,000 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,290 | $28.51 | 4,950 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Mississippi
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 38,400 | $28,640 | $13.77 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 31,220 | $22,610 | $10.87 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 30,750 | $36,400 | $17.50 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Cashiers | 30,490 | $26,390 | $12.69 | No formal educational credential |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 29,060 | $77,090 | $37.06 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,160 | $51,820 | $24.92 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,420 | $34,270 | $16.47 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 21,800 | $23,860 | $11.47 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Customer Service Representatives | 20,860 | $36,380 | $17.49 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Office Clerks, General | 17,600 | $34,900 | $16.78 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 16,800 | $39,070 | $18.79 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 15,940 | $28,380 | $13.64 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Waiters and Waitresses | 15,190 | $21,370 | $10.27 | No formal educational credential |
| 14 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 14,720 | $37,340 | $17.95 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 14,550 | $44,350 | $21.32 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Nursing Assistants | 14,200 | $31,520 | $15.15 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 13,680 | $58,380 | $28.07 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 13,020 | $45,760 | $22.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 12,160 | $42,840 | $20.60 | Some college, no degree |
| 20 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 11,330 | $38,620 | $18.57 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Mississippi
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upholsterers | 16.0× | 2,410 | $44,930 |
| 2 | Psychiatric Aides | 9.4× | 2,490 | $30,510 |
| 3 | Logging Equipment Operators | 7.8× | 1,220 | $49,620 |
| 4 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 6.2× | 1,910 | $36,960 |
| 5 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 6.0× | 1,140 | $30,140 |
| 6 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 5.9× | 6,470 | $37,890 |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 5.3× | 1,030 | $58,010 |
| 8 | Tire Builders | 4.6× | 710 | $53,050 |
| 9 | Gambling Dealers | 4.3× | 2,730 | $28,250 |
| 10 | Millwrights | 4.2× | 1,280 | $58,280 |
| 11 | Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.1× | 600 | $37,120 |
| 12 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 4.0× | 640 | $30,160 |
What 128 careers pay in Mississippi
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| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $328,730 | 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $544,130 | 8 | $625,775 | $358,550 | — |
| Pathologist | $261,570 | 22 | $300,818 | $312,400 | 50 |
| Psychiatrist | $213,680 | 38 | $245,742 | $281,870 | 110 |
| CRNA | $198,410 | 40 | $228,181 | $236,590 | 480 |
| Pediatrician | $183,650 | 36 | $211,206 | $210,040 | 40 |
| Dentist | $143,660 | 43 | $165,216 | $170,950 | 740 |
| Airline Pilot | $143,580 | 27 | $165,124 | $232,140 | 360 |
| Pharmacist | $133,230 | 49 | $153,221 | $140,910 | 3,050 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,730 | 47 | $143,445 | $132,300 | 4,690 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $109,200 | 34 | $125,585 | $134,960 | 90 |
| Optometrist | $108,070 | 47 | $124,286 | $136,570 | 240 |
| Chemical Engineer | $106,740 | 29 | $122,756 | $125,040 | 150 |
| Operations Manager | $106,680 | 21 | $122,687 | $105,770 | 10,630 |
| Actuary | $106,210 | 31 | $122,146 | $130,000 | 40 |
| HR Manager | $106,100 | 51 | $122,020 | $149,280 | 720 |
| Physician Assistant | $105,920 | 50 | $121,813 | $135,880 | 320 |
| Veterinarian | $105,370 | 42 | $121,180 | $130,100 | 480 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,990 | 36 | $120,743 | $120,630 | 1,130 |
| Commercial Pilot | $103,640 | 35 | $119,191 | $123,220 | 240 |
| Marketing Manager | $100,940 | 47 | $116,086 | $166,790 | 770 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,170 | 21 | $115,200 | $100,840 | 1,770 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,990 | 32 | $114,993 | $102,760 | 1,980 |
| Construction Manager | $99,520 | 45 | $114,453 | $114,990 | 1,640 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $98,160 | 49 | $112,889 | $123,860 | 4,280 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,000 | 40 | $112,705 | $104,110 | 1,570 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $96,710 | 24 | $111,221 | $109,370 | — |
| Software Engineer | $95,330 | 50 | $109,634 | $135,980 | 1,880 |
| Occupational Therapist | $94,930 | 37 | $109,174 | $100,330 | 1,340 |
| Lawyer | $91,690 | 51 | $105,448 | $159,670 | 3,100 |
| Network Engineer | $90,990 | 51 | $104,643 | $134,050 | — |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $88,710 | 5 | $102,021 | $76,780 | 110 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $88,110 | 42 | $101,331 | $148,080 | 160 |
| Radiation Therapist | $88,100 | 41 | $101,319 | $105,310 | 70 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $87,690 | 47 | $100,848 | $129,180 | 480 |
| School Principal | $82,800 | 50 | $95,224 | $105,870 | 3,170 |
| Architect | $80,870 | 47 | $93,004 | $99,280 | 330 |
| Audiologist | $80,740 | 45 | $92,855 | $95,780 | — |
| Financial Analyst | $79,580 | 48 | $91,521 | $102,740 | 720 |
| Project Manager | $78,870 | 49 | $90,704 | $102,320 | 4,320 |
| Chiropractor | $78,450 | 25 | $90,221 | $79,200 | 130 |
| Computer Engineer | $78,320 | 41 | $90,072 | $161,740 | 150 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $78,130 | 47 | $89,853 | $97,870 | 1,790 |
| Train Conductor | $78,010 | 14 | $89,715 | $78,000 | 440 |
| Claims Adjuster | $77,100 | 27 | $88,669 | $78,000 | — |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $77,090 | 50 | $88,657 | $97,550 | 29,060 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $76,520 | 50 | $88,002 | $96,590 | 700 |
| Psychologist | $76,000 | 45 | $87,404 | $100,580 | 210 |
| Lineman | $75,890 | 50 | $87,277 | $95,320 | 2,290 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $74,880 | 35 | $86,115 | $79,870 | 1,360 |
| MRI Technician | $71,710 | 51 | $82,470 | $95,480 | 250 |
| Data Scientist | $69,490 | 49 | $79,917 | $120,230 | 440 |
| Business Analyst | $69,390 | 51 | $79,802 | $101,860 | 3,160 |
| Accountant | $68,100 | 50 | $78,318 | $83,680 | 7,350 |
| Court Reporter | $67,300 | 20 | $77,398 | $72,420 | 40 |
| Dental Hygienist | $67,280 | 49 | $77,375 | $98,100 | 1,140 |
| Nutritionist | $63,700 | 51 | $73,258 | $76,400 | 540 |
| Financial Advisor | $63,300 | 49 | $72,798 | $105,070 | 790 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $63,270 | 51 | $72,763 | $82,280 | 1,670 |
| TSA Officer | $63,130 | 31 | $72,602 | $66,770 | 170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,770 | 42 | $71,038 | $68,380 | 1,150 |
| Crane Operator | $61,260 | 38 | $70,452 | $68,080 | 550 |
| School Psychologist | $61,070 | 51 | $70,233 | $95,990 | — |
| Electrician | $60,860 | 41 | $69,992 | $63,190 | 6,610 |
| HR Specialist | $60,300 | 50 | $69,348 | $75,940 | 4,850 |
| Loan Officer | $60,260 | 49 | $69,302 | $76,690 | 3,450 |
| Radiology Technician | $59,300 | 51 | $68,198 | $80,110 | 2,510 |
| School Counselor | $58,710 | 40 | $67,519 | $64,330 | 2,620 |
| Detective | $58,640 | 50 | $67,439 | $93,790 | 810 |
| Athletic Trainer | $58,180 | 44 | $66,910 | $62,520 | 200 |
| Mail Carrier | $57,470 | 51 | $66,093 | $60,550 | 3,290 |
| Librarian | $56,970 | 44 | $65,518 | $68,270 | 1,060 |
| Plumber | $55,480 | 46 | $63,805 | $63,800 | 3,360 |
| Chef | $54,850 | 42 | $63,080 | $62,470 | 840 |
| Paramedic | $54,630 | 40 | $62,827 | $60,600 | 1,150 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $54,360 | 48 | $62,517 | $61,770 | 3,140 |
| Forensic Scientist | $52,850 | 37 | $60,780 | $72,060 | 140 |
| IT Support Specialist | $52,230 | 46 | $60,067 | $61,860 | 3,830 |
| Truck Driver | $51,820 | 44 | $59,595 | $58,640 | 24,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $51,440 | 38 | $59,158 | $66,940 | 140 |
| Welder | $51,100 | 35 | $58,767 | $53,750 | 6,460 |
| High School Teacher | $50,980 | 50 | $58,629 | $72,040 | 10,400 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $50,640 | 46 | $58,238 | $62,930 | 3,070 |
| LPN | $50,220 | 51 | $57,755 | $64,400 | 9,850 |
| Judge | $49,960 | 41 | $57,456 | $153,990 | 360 |
| Surgical Technician | $49,810 | 49 | $57,284 | $64,650 | 1,110 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,790 | 50 | $57,261 | $63,970 | 11,060 |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | 49 | $55,984 | $61,010 | 2,700 |
| Carpenter | $48,650 | 47 | $55,950 | $60,580 | 2,950 |
| UX Designer | $48,550 | 46 | $55,835 | $104,000 | 230 |
| Mortician | $48,350 | 33 | $55,605 | $55,010 | 320 |
| Insurance Agent | $47,930 | 47 | $55,122 | $62,280 | 3,210 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $46,990 | 50 | $54,041 | $59,350 | 2,090 |
| Paralegal | $46,180 | 51 | $53,109 | $62,890 | 2,270 |
| Police Officer | $46,140 | 51 | $53,063 | $76,210 | 8,070 |
| Graphic Designer | $45,640 | 49 | $52,488 | $62,960 | 830 |
| Interior Designer | $43,740 | 49 | $50,303 | $67,190 | 330 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $41,500 | 51 | $47,727 | $51,140 | 2,310 |
| Esthetician | $41,160 | 33 | $47,336 | $45,330 | 320 |
| Massage Therapist | $40,490 | 46 | $46,565 | $58,450 | 230 |
| Real Estate Agent | $39,550 | 47 | $45,484 | $52,830 | 670 |
| Garbage Collector | $39,170 | 45 | $45,047 | $49,690 | 1,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $39,160 | 47 | $45,036 | $48,070 | 3,080 |
| Private Investigator | $39,060 | 49 | $44,921 | $51,220 | 330 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $39,040 | 48 | $44,898 | $45,750 | 4,040 |
| Correctional Officer | $38,720 | 49 | $44,530 | $58,940 | 4,040 |
| Bus Driver | $38,570 | 49 | $44,357 | $59,050 | 400 |
| Barber | $38,480 | 17 | $44,254 | $38,210 | — |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $38,000 | 51 | $43,702 | $74,310 | 590 |
| Auto Mechanic | $37,820 | 50 | $43,495 | $50,620 | 7,410 |
| Construction Worker | $37,710 | 49 | $43,368 | $47,120 | 8,800 |
| Nail Technician | $37,300 | 15 | $42,897 | $35,760 | 520 |
| EMT | $36,630 | 45 | $42,126 | $44,470 | 1,390 |
| Vet Tech | $36,380 | 50 | $41,839 | $47,380 | 650 |
| Phlebotomist | $36,290 | 50 | $41,735 | $45,230 | 1,200 |
| Firefighter | $35,880 | 49 | $41,264 | $59,280 | 2,920 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,360 | 51 | $40,666 | $45,690 | 3,340 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $35,160 | 51 | $40,436 | $47,700 | 350 |
| CNA | $31,520 | 50 | $36,249 | $42,260 | 14,200 |
| Personal Trainer | $30,540 | 51 | $35,122 | $47,160 | 1,260 |
| Bartender | $28,320 | 34 | $32,569 | $34,340 | 2,770 |
| Cosmetologist | $27,560 | 49 | $31,695 | $35,790 | 1,040 |
| Substitute Teacher | $22,340 | 50 | $25,692 | $41,670 | 2,390 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.