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Wages by occupation in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median annual wage across all occupations was $39,070 in May 2024, with 1,159,710 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Mississippi, the median annual wage across all occupations was $39,070 in May 2024, with 1,159,710 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $236,860 for Pediatricians, General, the lowest $18,670 for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 36,330 jobs at a median of $27,810. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 60 | $236,860 | $103,120 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 780 | $231,580 | $119,460 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 270 | $197,490 | $163,330 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Psychiatrists 29-1223 | 100 | $195,210 | $59,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 880 | $136,010 | $61,330 | $197,800 | evidence → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 2,110 | $132,630 | $50,320 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 3,060 | $132,420 | $94,110 | $156,250 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 830 | $128,570 | $62,400 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 440 | $125,340 | $97,990 | $237,290 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 70 | $120,640 | $59,950 | $235,470 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 4,170 | $119,290 | $92,720 | $162,290 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 1,780 | $117,350 | $74,840 | $182,840 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 190 | $113,730 | $67,700 | $177,260 | evidence → |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-2042 | 260 | $113,730 | $72,550 | $158,850 | evidence → |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 53-5021 | 530 | $112,670 | $45,760 | $169,530 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 320 | $112,560 | $64,990 | $162,880 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 560 | $112,100 | $39,440 | $158,850 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 60 | $111,430 | $33,470 | $157,210 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 1,910 | $109,990 | $62,260 | $186,070 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 280 | $108,560 | $70,320 | $158,850 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 250 | $107,600 | $58,860 | $227,540 | evidence → |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers 51-8012 | 120 | $107,110 | $64,190 | $138,470 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 1,720 | $106,290 | $59,990 | $226,870 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 3,730 | $105,970 | $56,880 | $202,320 | evidence → |
| Physical Scientists, All Other 19-2099 | 380 | $105,500 | $62,220 | $151,110 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 370 | $104,570 | $39,250 | $160,950 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 2,050 | $103,940 | $60,770 | $208,000 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 740 | $103,150 | $66,920 | $220,470 | evidence → |
| Chemical Engineers 17-2041 | 150 | $102,470 | $77,910 | $133,810 | evidence → |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1032 | 340 | $101,650 | $51,600 | $137,880 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in Mississippi
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