264 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Mississippi (2024)

There are 264 occupations in Mississippi with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric at $224,990/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

264
Jobs Over $50K

$224,990

#1: Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

$73,725

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

270,800

Workers in These Jobs

All 264 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Mississippi

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$224,990	$204,870	60
2	Nurse Anesthetists	$213,790	$201,280	260
3	Psychiatrists	$200,100	$205,020	90
4	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$160,550	$131,930	430
5	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$132,460	$131,570	920
6	Pharmacists	$130,390	$125,330	3,050
7	Chief Executives	$122,740	$155,400	580
8	Ship Engineers	$119,310	$121,800	90
9	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$118,370	$121,280	160
10	Physicists	$116,670	$110,310	100
11	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$111,110	$111,450	290
12	Nurse Practitioners	$110,540	$117,490	4,020
13	Engineers, All Other	$107,810	$104,690	520
14	Sales Managers	$107,750	$123,250	1,650
15	Industrial Production Managers	$107,600	$119,910	1,540
16	Commercial Pilots	$107,080	$114,300	370
17	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$106,690	$120,120	1,340
18	Optometrists	$105,530	$124,000	280
19	Dentists, General	$105,510	$130,550	720
20	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$105,000	$101,680	310
21	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,540	$98,320	370
22	Purchasing Managers	$101,240	$103,210	330
23	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$99,380	$105,200	50
24	Natural Sciences Managers	$99,380	$104,090	200
25	Physical Scientists, All Other	$99,130	$99,290	370
26	Sales Engineers	$98,740	$92,130	N/A
27	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$98,490	$98,140	N/A
28	Training and Development Managers	$98,470	$109,720	190
29	Veterinarians	$98,470	$102,660	510
30	Electrical Engineers	$98,340	$98,930	980
31	Actuaries	$97,620	$126,480	40
32	Civil Engineers	$97,490	$99,660	1,970
33	Chemical Engineers	$97,190	$101,040	110
34	Physical Therapists	$96,430	$95,230	1,840
35	Computer Network Architects	$96,120	$93,870	280
36	Financial Managers	$95,830	$114,260	3,800
37	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,600	$95,300	70
38	Managers, All Other	$95,400	$100,240	920
39	Power Plant Operators	$95,120	$90,990	430
40	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$95,110	$100,800	330
41	Occupational Therapists	$94,990	$90,510	1,190
42	Lawyers	$94,420	$114,400	3,320
43	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$94,290	$101,460	110
44	Human Resources Managers	$91,460	$105,800	730
45	Aerospace Engineers	$90,420	$96,880	120
46	Public Relations Managers	$89,980	$100,820	210
47	Agricultural Engineers	$88,750	$89,450	N/A
48	Information Security Analysts	$87,940	$95,580	700
49	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$87,920	$90,650	180
50	Air Traffic Controllers	$87,730	$90,500	130
51	Marketing Managers	$87,440	$104,530	920
52	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$86,760	$97,010	70
53	Administrative Services Managers	$86,550	$103,600	2,690
54	Education Administrators, All Other	$86,150	$93,950	120
55	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$85,850	$79,970	270
56	Psychologists, All Other	$85,680	$85,930	70
57	Industrial Engineers	$85,540	$90,220	1,990
58	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,260	$87,360	150
59	Software Developers	$85,190	$89,940	3,090
60	Mechanical Engineers	$84,390	$90,520	1,110
61	Operations Research Analysts	$83,770	$84,570	160
62	Medical and Health Services Managers	$83,640	$95,140	5,170
63	Construction Managers	$83,300	$95,050	1,330
64	Audiologists	$83,200	$75,150	120
65	Microbiologists	$82,910	$90,950	40
66	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$82,860	$100,710	1,760
67	Computer Occupations, All Other	$82,830	$83,240	1,320
68	Social Workers, All Other	$82,830	$74,470	260
69	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$82,820	$86,190	1,010
70	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$82,610	$88,710	650
71	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$82,540	$84,510	160
72	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$82,500	$85,620	430
73	Fundraising Managers	$82,100	$83,460	30
74	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$84,650	70
75	Chemists	$81,760	$86,360	210
76	Radiation Therapists	$81,710	$84,360	130
77	Computer Hardware Engineers	$81,420	$94,820	150
78	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,140	$89,010	40
79	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,030	$85,000	80
80	Financial Risk Specialists	$80,860	$85,610	200
81	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$80,650	$82,840	2,900
82	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$80,620	$129,970	130
83	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$80,620	$83,690	180
84	Computer Systems Analysts	$80,020	$87,750	1,610
85	Database Administrators	$79,580	$82,270	200
86	Facilities Managers	$79,580	$86,390	750
87	Environmental Engineers	$79,420	$86,500	260
88	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$78,790	$81,040	1,470
89	Biological Scientists, All Other	$78,310	$82,590	370
90	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$77,920	$83,490	110
91	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$77,670	$76,900	170
92	General and Operations Managers	$77,120	$101,150	18,790
93	Gas Plant Operators	$77,010	$72,460	310
94	Financial and Investment Analysts	$76,970	$86,580	650
95	Project Management Specialists	$76,940	$84,810	2,660
96	Soil and Plant Scientists	$76,000	$92,080	60
97	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$75,720	$68,580	1,410
98	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,590	$76,330	160
99	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$74,860	$82,510	N/A
100	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$74,000	$74,530	N/A
101	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$73,950	$74,550	40
102	Speech-Language Pathologists	$73,950	$76,680	1,560
103	Budget Analysts	$73,530	$75,560	370
104	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$73,420	$64,150	120
105	Gambling Managers	$72,750	$80,270	210
106	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$72,540	$80,550	350
107	Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$72,140	$65,460	140
108	Database Architects	$71,950	$79,750	N/A
109	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$71,410	$69,750	440
110	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$70,950	$67,960	2,230
111	Financial Specialists, All Other	$70,840	$73,330	380
112	Transportation Inspectors	$70,790	$82,800	100
113	Financial Examiners	$70,780	$78,210	230
114	Materials Engineers	$70,300	$82,320	140
115	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$69,600	$60,160	50
116	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$69,600	$74,350	3,230
117	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$69,430	$68,150	650
118	Registered Nurses	$69,370	$75,510	28,910
119	Food Scientists and Technologists	$69,130	$84,050	80
120	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,040	$90,550	470
121	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,740	$75,360	50
122	Logisticians	$67,980	$71,900	1,190
123	Labor Relations Specialists	$67,870	$72,690	170
124	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$67,560	$73,400	180
125	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$67,370	$67,880	200
126	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$66,970	$67,650	250
127	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,670	$70,010	110
128	Management Analysts	$66,540	$83,720	3,350
129	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,310	$68,570	260
130	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$66,070	$70,050	870
131	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$66,040	$67,310	50
132	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,630	$65,710	590
133	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$65,290	$85,870	1,750
134	Funeral Home Managers	$65,260	$62,750	170
135	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,240	$65,190	110
136	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$65,220	$56,140	260
137	School Psychologists	$65,220	$68,560	170
138	Riggers	$65,060	$61,650	240
139	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,930	$69,150	190
140	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,850	$71,710	270
141	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,820	$68,620	740
142	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,780	$77,740	80
143	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,760	$60,790	210
144	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$64,630	$90,900	140
145	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,620	$79,460	510
146	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$64,610	$68,970	6,480
147	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$64,420	$63,120	400
148	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$64,280	$63,400	40
149	Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	$64,250	$60,760	40
150	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,120	$72,450	160
151	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,090	$67,670	110
152	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,080	$65,850	110
153	Avionics Technicians	$64,040	$65,410	170
154	Music Directors and Composers	$64,000	$66,740	40
155	Boilermakers	$63,540	$62,690	130
156	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,480	$60,630	610
157	Computer Programmers	$63,470	$69,730	N/A
158	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$63,340	$69,400	9,240
159	Dental Hygienists	$63,230	$62,120	1,550
160	Cost Estimators	$63,170	$67,590	1,100
161	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$63,110	$67,280	50
162	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$63,020	$70,180	6,790
163	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$62,880	$68,080	1,620
164	Locomotive Engineers	$62,830	$61,020	210
165	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$62,820	$73,470	80
166	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$62,720	$62,910	140
167	Data Scientists	$62,600	$72,220	290
168	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$62,590	$63,270	50
169	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,570	$66,240	230
170	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$62,530	$63,630	410
171	Instructional Coordinators	$62,430	$65,210	1,560
172	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,290	$67,020	380
173	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$62,230	$84,530	100
174	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,110	$70,570	210
175	Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,090	$62,130	1,130
176	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$62,050	$66,540	60
177	Drafters, All Other	$62,000	$59,100	60
178	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,990	$69,110	110
179	Social and Community Service Managers	$61,900	$67,590	1,040
180	Chiropractors	$61,650	$83,870	160
181	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,650	$59,880	190
182	Urban and Regional Planners	$61,400	$67,110	200
183	Compliance Officers	$61,330	$65,370	1,810
184	Technical Writers	$61,260	$68,280	80
185	Accountants and Auditors	$61,250	$71,830	7,380
186	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$61,080	$62,930	500
187	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,020	$62,930	1,010
188	Epidemiologists	$60,960	$64,830	50
189	Respiratory Therapists	$60,800	$66,960	1,610
190	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$60,690	$58,270	100
191	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$60,120	$55,860	160
192	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$60,100	$60,280	310
193	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$59,930	$58,960	70
194	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$59,720	$54,780	490
195	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$59,650	$57,440	280
196	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$59,580	$58,120	1,210
197	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$59,550	$66,830	2,700
198	Insurance Underwriters	$59,440	$65,380	420
199	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$58,830	$63,520	1,510
200	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,780	$60,440	40
201	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$58,700	$73,130	370
202	Electricians	$58,580	$56,980	5,040
203	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$58,410	$70,170	430
204	Web Developers	$57,970	$65,190	170
205	Real Estate Sales Agents	$57,800	$67,770	730
206	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$57,760	$57,450	460
207	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$57,670	$56,530	580
208	Postal Service Clerks	$57,530	$57,160	820
209	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$57,270	$57,040	70
210	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$57,200	$60,850	120
211	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$57,160	$59,960	1,490
212	Construction and Building Inspectors	$57,120	$59,550	880
213	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$56,660	$58,310	4,530
214	Credit Analysts	$56,620	$66,290	320
215	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$56,470	$56,880	270
216	Foresters	$56,330	$65,250	110
217	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$55,960	$55,090	520
218	Mechanical Drafters	$55,190	$62,250	180
219	Conservation Scientists	$54,640	$61,290	480
220	Interpreters and Translators	$54,530	$54,190	N/A
221	Surveyors	$54,520	$57,240	470
222	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$54,210	$53,850	2,680
223	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$54,190	$57,590	5,070
224	Computer Network Support Specialists	$54,120	$57,880	1,150
225	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$54,020	$53,270	3,060
226	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$53,990	$57,610	370
227	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$53,850	$56,060	1,090
228	Hydrologic Technicians	$53,440	$56,780	40
229	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$53,180	$54,990	N/A
230	Healthcare Social Workers	$53,130	$55,860	1,380
231	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,020	$54,390	400
232	Crane and Tower Operators	$53,000	$54,750	500
233	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$52,860	$52,190	220
234	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$52,840	$69,530	7,600
235	Forensic Science Technicians	$52,800	$53,390	130
236	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$52,740	$57,760	2,480
237	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,650	$54,070	510
238	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$52,620	$57,210	3,370
239	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,520	$62,870	60
240	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$52,490	$56,100	590
241	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$52,490	$53,660	2,690
242	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$52,460	$56,130	1,080
243	Statisticians	$52,390	$60,860	70
244	Food Service Managers	$52,290	$56,470	1,970
245	Human Resources Specialists	$52,210	$58,860	4,470
246	Chemical Technicians	$52,040	$51,530	450
247	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$51,930	$52,890	80
248	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$51,890	$64,580	770
249	Training and Development Specialists	$51,690	$64,610	2,360
250	Tool and Die Makers	$51,580	$52,450	450
251	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$51,110	$50,220	160
252	Athletic Trainers	$51,100	$52,670	300
253	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$51,090	$57,590	1,470
254	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$51,010	$53,720	110
255	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$50,780	$57,470	450
256	Medical Dosimetrists	$50,760	$74,860	50
257	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$50,730	$50,700	1,380
258	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$50,430	$51,040	100
259	Biological Technicians	$50,270	$51,460	300
260	Millwrights	$50,260	$53,620	810
261	Brokerage Clerks	$50,230	$51,720	110
262	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$50,220	$52,790	1,340
263	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$50,160	$51,110	1,080
264	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$50,110	$83,020	970

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Mississippi High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

39.8% of all tracked occupations in MS earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,110/year (Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents), while the top earner makes $224,990/year.

Mississippi ranks #51 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Mississippi?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 264 occupations in Mississippi with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 39.8% of all tracked occupations in MS.

What is the highest paying job in Mississippi?

The highest paying occupation in Mississippi is Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $224,990 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Mississippi?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Mississippi is $50,110/year (Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Mississippi?

The average median salary among all 264 occupations that pay over $50K in Mississippi is $73,725 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Mississippi?

High-paying jobs in Mississippi typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Mississippi

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics