98 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Mississippi (2024)

There are 98 occupations in Mississippi with a median salary above $75K 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

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98
Jobs Over $75K

$224,990

#1: Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

$95,837

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

92,250

Workers in These Jobs

All 98 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

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Mississippi High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

14.8% of all tracked occupations in MS earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,590/year (Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary), while the top earner makes $224,990/year.

Mississippi ranks #50 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Mississippi?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 98 occupations in Mississippi with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 14.8% 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 $75K+ list in Mississippi?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Mississippi is $75,590/year (Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Mississippi?

The average median salary among all 98 occupations that pay over $75K in Mississippi is $95,837 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K in Other States

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

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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