Comprehensive salary overview for Mississippi based on 1,142,520 workers across 658 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Mississippi based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $236,860 | $281,750 | 60 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $231,580 | $261,520 | 780 |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $197,490 | $205,890 | 270 |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $195,210 | $204,490 | 100 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,010 | $135,210 | 880 |
| 6 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,630 | $152,440 | 2,110 |
| 7 | Pharmacist | $132,420 | $127,530 | 3,060 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $128,570 | $143,020 | 830 |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $125,340 | $155,210 | 440 |
| 10 | Physicists | $120,640 | $132,230 | 70 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,290 | $122,930 | 4,170 |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,350 | $126,210 | 1,780 |
| 13 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $113,730 | $116,340 | 260 |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $113,730 | $117,320 | 190 |
| 15 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $112,670 | $120,580 | 530 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $112,560 | $114,820 | 320 |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $112,100 | $103,110 | 560 |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | $111,430 | $104,180 | 60 |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,990 | $121,270 | 1,910 |
| 20 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $108,560 | $111,360 | 280 |
| 21 | Optometrists | $107,600 | $127,920 | 250 |
| 22 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $107,110 | $102,920 | 120 |
| 23 | Sales Manager | $106,290 | $128,330 | 1,720 |
| 24 | Financial Manager | $105,970 | $123,590 | 3,730 |
| 25 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $105,500 | $106,270 | 380 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Mississippi by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $18,670 | 780 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,340 | 16,160 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $20,990 | 200 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,120 | 1,680 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,130 | 100 |
| Sewers, Hand | $21,170 | 70 |
| Telemarketers | $21,410 | N/A |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,580 | 2,870 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,690 | 1,680 |
| Childcare Workers | $21,760 | 4,920 |
The most common jobs in Mississippi by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 36,330 | $27,810 |
| Cashiers | 31,870 | $22,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 31,010 | $22,280 |
| Registered Nurse | 29,400 | $74,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 28,460 | $35,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,910 | $34,690 |
| Truck Driver | 25,490 | $50,700 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,240 | $35,580 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,020 | $23,640 |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,290 | $32,480 |
See how average salaries in Mississippi compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.