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290 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Mississippi (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 290 occupations in Mississippi with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $544,130/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

290
Jobs Over $50K

$544,130

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$79,784

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

368,550

Workers in These Jobs

All 290 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	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$544,130	$523,450	N/A
2	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$325,610	$275,760	390
3	Physicians, Pathologists	$261,570	$273,380	50
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$252,960	$300,550	450
5	Family Medicine Physicians	$235,630	$265,510	570
6	Psychiatrists	$213,680	$218,620	110
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$198,410	$217,470	480
8	Pediatricians, General	$183,650	$214,380	40
9	Podiatrists	$164,410	$158,190	30
10	Dentists, General	$143,660	$149,300	740
11	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$143,580	$151,890	360
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$142,790	$147,070	860
13	Chief Executives	$139,250	$173,720	310
14	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,220	$166,400	1,890
15	Pharmacists	$133,230	$130,320	3,050
16	Physicists	$129,970	$137,740	80
17	Nurse Practitioners	$124,730	$125,340	4,690
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$124,280	$131,880	1,710
19	Purchasing Managers	$122,940	$122,820	320
20	Natural Sciences Managers	$119,430	$126,990	210
21	Industrial Production Managers	$118,660	$125,490	2,290
22	Medical Dosimetrists	$115,490	$110,850	40
23	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$112,400	$111,650	160
24	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$112,400	$115,470	250
25	Financial Managers	$111,390	$128,380	3,470
26	Aerospace Engineers	$109,200	$118,560	90
27	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$109,050	$112,880	300
28	Sales Managers	$108,750	$129,830	1,870
29	Optometrists	$108,070	$126,580	240
30	Chemical Engineers	$106,740	$113,460	150
31	General and Operations Managers	$106,680	$129,910	10,630
32	Actuaries	$106,210	$130,950	40
33	Human Resources Managers	$106,100	$122,450	720
34	Physician Assistants	$105,920	$106,820	320
35	Boilermakers	$105,910	$87,400	280
36	Veterinarians	$105,370	$114,370	480
37	Electrical Engineers	$104,990	$108,700	1,130
38	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$104,220	$111,940	570
39	Commercial Pilots	$103,640	$120,670	240
40	Power Plant Operators	$102,400	$96,620	450
41	Marketing Managers	$100,940	$120,770	770
42	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,440	$99,370	330
43	Civil Engineers	$100,170	$104,840	1,770
44	Physical Therapists	$99,990	$96,850	1,980
45	Construction Managers	$99,520	$108,110	1,640
46	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$98,960	$103,560	90
47	Database Architects	$98,420	$98,030	100
48	Ship Engineers	$98,380	$96,910	140
49	Medical and Health Services Managers	$98,160	$109,680	4,280
50	Mechanical Engineers	$98,000	$100,690	1,570
51	Gambling Managers	$97,170	$112,530	160
52	Public Relations Managers	$97,160	$114,260	170
53	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$97,060	$98,740	70
54	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$96,710	$94,270	N/A
55	Locomotive Engineers	$96,710	$125,980	300
56	Financial Risk Specialists	$96,100	$112,980	230
57	Administrative Services Managers	$96,030	$110,620	1,700
58	Industrial Engineers	$95,830	$96,270	2,450
59	Software Developers	$95,330	$99,840	1,880
60	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$95,270	$97,200	190
61	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$95,210	$84,880	80
62	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$94,970	$92,900	160
63	Occupational Therapists	$94,930	$93,430	1,340
64	Facilities Managers	$93,640	$99,260	930
65	Operations Research Analysts	$92,310	$92,040	120
66	Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$91,850	$79,910	110
67	Lawyers	$91,690	$108,930	3,100
68	Agricultural Engineers	$91,560	$98,930	40
69	Environmental Engineers	$91,100	$95,010	260
70	Computer Network Architects	$90,990	$104,060	N/A
71	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$89,250	$101,170	70
72	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$88,710	$93,740	110
73	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,290	$90,220	70
74	Air Traffic Controllers	$88,110	$93,850	160
75	Radiation Therapists	$88,100	$87,940	70
76	Training and Development Managers	$88,030	$99,900	200
77	Database Administrators	$87,790	$87,050	200
78	Information Security Analysts	$87,690	$92,790	480
79	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$87,180	$95,020	120
80	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$86,590	$116,680	2,230
81	Computer Systems Analysts	$86,280	$99,250	1,990
82	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$85,770	$96,480	2,410
83	Financial Examiners	$85,430	$88,450	420
84	Computer Programmers	$85,120	$75,920	1,170
85	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$84,490	$86,760	1,140
86	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$83,340	$83,410	160
87	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$82,800	$87,000	3,170
88	Fundraising Managers	$82,620	$99,510	70
89	Gas Plant Operators	$81,600	$78,290	340
90	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$81,180	$81,110	650
91	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$80,870	$102,820	330
92	Audiologists	$80,740	$78,510	N/A
93	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$80,500	$82,390	60
94	Chemists	$80,060	$87,580	200
95	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$79,990	$88,760	1,380
96	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$79,890	$83,730	350
97	Financial and Investment Analysts	$79,580	$87,580	720
98	Labor Relations Specialists	$79,360	$82,000	200
99	Project Management Specialists	$78,870	$89,910	4,320
100	Budget Analysts	$78,850	$77,220	390
101	Materials Engineers	$78,700	$94,600	100
102	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,520	$88,360	110
103	Chiropractors	$78,450	$94,280	130
104	Computer Hardware Engineers	$78,320	$93,650	150
105	Speech-Language Pathologists	$78,130	$78,570	1,790
106	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$78,010	$86,160	440
107	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,930	$76,220	60
108	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,670	$78,720	120
109	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,100	$76,190	N/A
110	Registered Nurses	$77,090	$78,950	29,060
111	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$76,520	$74,770	700
112	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,210	$92,410	N/A
113	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$76,000	$83,860	210
114	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$75,890	$71,580	2,290
115	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,680	$88,140	530
116	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,520	$82,400	160
117	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$75,180	$81,220	860
118	Logisticians	$75,160	$76,470	1,560
119	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,130	$83,250	50
120	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,060	$78,460	1,050
121	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$74,990	$78,060	810
122	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$74,880	$71,030	1,360
123	Credit Analysts	$74,880	$89,430	280
124	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$74,730	$64,030	50
125	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,440	$72,600	40
126	Soil and Plant Scientists	$72,690	$82,750	100
127	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$71,850	$76,670	2,240
128	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$71,710	$71,340	250
129	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$71,700	$70,270	500
130	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$71,550	$73,330	120
131	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$71,420	$70,200	70
132	Foresters	$71,280	$79,970	110
133	Cost Estimators	$71,230	$74,850	1,280
134	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,160	$80,430	100
135	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$71,080	$71,980	320
136	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$70,900	$73,420	6,930
137	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,860	$72,690	90
138	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,570	$70,330	220
139	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,930	$82,580	230
140	Data Scientists	$69,490	$79,290	440
141	Management Analysts	$69,390	$80,190	3,160
142	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$68,720	$73,980	8,230
143	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$68,180	$79,710	1,860
144	Accountants and Auditors	$68,100	$77,680	7,350
145	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$67,670	$70,350	90
146	Compliance Officers	$67,450	$71,430	1,720
147	Social and Community Service Managers	$67,330	$73,530	1,120
148	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$67,300	$64,730	40
149	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$67,290	$62,420	130
150	Dental Hygienists	$67,280	$68,630	1,140
151	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$66,910	$72,400	7,040
152	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,830	$77,750	580
153	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$66,520	$80,490	100
154	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,420	$74,580	130
155	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$66,310	$96,930	110
156	Art Directors	$66,020	$79,440	90
157	Avionics Technicians	$65,830	$70,190	160
158	Technical Writers	$65,220	$69,480	70
159	Statisticians	$64,670	$68,000	80
160	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$64,360	$60,140	990
161	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$63,700	$65,160	540
162	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,680	$71,260	200
163	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,560	$67,120	90
164	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,450	$67,500	210
165	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,410	$65,590	1,240
166	Funeral Home Managers	$63,390	$73,990	140
167	Riggers	$63,390	$62,260	320
168	Personal Financial Advisors	$63,300	$117,880	790
169	Respiratory Therapists	$63,270	$68,120	1,670
170	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,130	$62,080	170
171	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$62,880	$56,200	290
172	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,590	$70,380	260
173	Wellhead Pumpers	$62,560	$65,730	80
174	Lodging Managers	$62,550	$86,800	290
175	Healthcare Social Workers	$62,250	$60,300	1,890
176	Music Directors and Composers	$62,240	$63,380	40
177	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,860	$65,960	430
178	Instructional Coordinators	$61,830	$65,100	1,840
179	Physical Therapist Assistants	$61,770	$62,850	1,150
180	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,760	$66,030	360
181	Microbiologists	$61,690	$67,720	N/A
182	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$61,670	$58,980	70
183	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$61,650	$63,530	420
184	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,290	$61,510	180
185	Crane and Tower Operators	$61,260	$56,090	550
186	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,250	$64,960	1,500
187	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$61,230	$65,350	360
188	School Psychologists	$61,070	$62,350	N/A
189	Postal Service Clerks	$61,050	$60,160	790
190	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$60,890	$65,600	440
191	Electricians	$60,860	$58,000	6,610
192	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,680	$63,980	250
193	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,680	$59,850	530
194	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,650	$61,780	150
195	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,580	$61,940	540
196	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,560	$65,590	190
197	Mechanical Drafters	$60,460	$66,140	260
198	Human Resources Specialists	$60,300	$68,360	4,850
199	Urban and Regional Planners	$60,300	$69,110	200
200	Loan Officers	$60,260	$73,480	3,450
201	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$59,920	$60,660	330
202	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,920	$66,490	100
203	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$59,860	$64,330	2,060
204	Public Relations Specialists	$59,810	$64,830	950
205	Food Service Managers	$59,540	$64,440	1,920
206	Conservation Scientists	$59,510	$66,940	470
207	Farm and Home Management Educators	$59,480	$63,720	N/A
208	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$59,320	$68,000	7,000
209	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$59,300	$59,090	2,510
210	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$59,290	$62,940	4,950
211	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,270	$66,770	90
212	Insurance Underwriters	$59,250	$63,890	600
213	Embalmers	$58,900	$62,320	40
214	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$58,780	$66,140	110
215	Surveyors	$58,720	$65,510	570
216	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,710	$57,380	2,620
217	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$58,640	$71,020	810
218	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$58,380	$61,890	13,680
219	Millwrights	$58,280	$55,630	1,280
220	Brokerage Clerks	$58,200	$66,910	40
221	Athletic Trainers	$58,180	$60,080	200
222	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$58,180	$57,720	1,690
223	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$58,010	$59,170	1,030
224	Tool and Die Makers	$57,980	$57,860	300
225	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,910	$57,060	1,770
226	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$57,800	$58,480	350
227	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$57,780	$67,460	390
228	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$57,760	$61,510	4,460
229	Fundraisers	$57,610	$68,330	230
230	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$57,470	$59,590	3,290
231	Interpreters and Translators	$57,130	$59,050	80
232	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$56,970	$54,220	1,060
233	Biological Technicians	$56,930	$58,680	330
234	Epidemiologists	$56,930	$64,340	40
235	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$56,640	$61,820	2,620
236	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$56,470	$58,940	340
237	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$55,670	$59,260	1,240
238	Machinists	$55,550	$55,600	1,920
239	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$55,510	$53,750	50
240	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$55,480	$56,690	3,360
241	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$55,260	$56,000	140
242	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$55,210	$54,030	270
243	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$55,010	$52,280	40
244	Chefs and Head Cooks	$54,850	$56,910	840
245	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$54,670	$61,690	60
246	Paramedics	$54,630	$55,130	1,150
247	Chemical Technicians	$54,580	$57,280	480
248	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$54,530	$59,500	520
249	Editors	$54,380	$58,480	290
250	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$54,380	$54,290	450
251	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$54,360	$56,670	3,140
252	Writers and Authors	$54,180	$56,330	130
253	Fallers	$54,110	$57,930	140
254	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$54,040	$61,000	440
255	Training and Development Specialists	$53,680	$61,690	2,820
256	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$53,640	$59,070	200
257	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$53,620	$62,050	1,300
258	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,170	$54,580	2,010
259	Tire Builders	$53,050	$51,350	710
260	Forensic Science Technicians	$52,850	$57,650	140
261	Clergy	$52,450	$56,880	250
262	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$52,420	$55,760	250
263	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$52,420	$54,350	110
264	Computer User Support Specialists	$52,230	$56,870	3,830
265	Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,090	$50,690	60
266	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$51,970	$54,230	1,670
267	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$51,820	$55,910	24,160
268	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$51,670	$59,490	370
269	Food Science Technicians	$51,460	$54,180	50
270	Marriage and Family Therapists	$51,440	$53,520	140
271	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$51,100	$52,930	6,460
272	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$51,080	$56,550	2,030
273	Health Education Specialists	$51,020	$55,600	410
274	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$50,980	$53,690	10,400
275	Surgical Assistants	$50,810	$52,650	120
276	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$50,790	$52,930	6,260
277	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$50,750	$53,070	1,020
278	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$50,690	$51,580	480
279	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$50,670	$54,620	1,030
280	Tax Preparers	$50,670	$56,640	580
281	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$50,640	$54,580	3,070
282	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$50,570	$53,290	2,530
283	Film and Video Editors	$50,410	$51,080	50
284	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$50,390	$51,680	490
285	Construction and Building Inspectors	$50,250	$55,760	800
286	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$50,220	$51,450	9,850
287	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$50,190	$55,570	140
288	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,180	$57,310	N/A
289	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$50,180	$51,720	120
290	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$50,040	$54,140	30

Mississippi High-Salary Insights

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

46.8% of all tracked occupations in MS earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,040/year (Wind Turbine Service Technicians), while the top earner makes $544,130/year.

Mississippi ranks #50 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 2025 BLS data, there are 290 occupations in Mississippi with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 46.8% of all tracked occupations in MS.

What is the highest paying job in Mississippi?

The highest paying occupation in Mississippi is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $544,130 per year based on 2025 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 $50,040/year (Wind Turbine Service Technicians). 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 290 occupations that pay over $50K in Mississippi is $79,784 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics