Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Lower West Mississippi
280 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Lower West Mississippi belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $495,550 per year. The lowest published median is $20,730.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $495,550 | 80 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $275,020 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $166,640 | 50 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,110 | 80 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,870 | 190 | |
| 6 | Sales Managers | $123,220 | 90 | |
| 7 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,660 | 30 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $122,000 | 220 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,330 | 320 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,210 | 60 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,200 | 120 | |
| 12 | Civil Engineers | $116,770 | 430 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $116,580 | 60 | |
| 14 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 | 110 | |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $108,930 | 80 | |
| 16 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $106,810 | 330 | |
| 17 | General and Operations Managers | $106,290 | 600 | |
| 18 | Mechanical Engineers | $105,980 | 190 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $105,440 | 60 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $101,360 | 40 | |
| 21 | Project Management Specialists | $99,510 | 220 | |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $99,250 | 130 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $99,020 | 50 | |
| 24 | Industrial Engineers | $98,730 | 80 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $96,230 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $20,730 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,760 | 160 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $20,800 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,810 | 890 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,130 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $21,440 | 490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $21,630 | 770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,930 | 1,920 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $21,970 | 560 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,020 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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