Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Upper East Mississippi
440 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Upper East Mississippi belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $543,400 per year. The lowest published median is $15,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $15,080 | 60 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $18,210 | 30 |
| School Bus Monitors | $18,760 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,620 | 2,900 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,090 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,120 | 470 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,330 | 40 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,700 | 660 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,760 | 510 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,240 | 830 |
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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