Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Hattiesburg
239 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Hattiesburg belongs to Crossing Guards and Flaggers, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $319,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $15,080 | 50 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,100 | 50 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,230 | 200 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,430 | 120 | |
| 5 | Childcare Workers | $21,590 | 290 | |
| 6 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,730 | 120 | |
| 7 | Waiters and Waitresses | $21,830 | 1,010 | |
| 8 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $22,000 | 80 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,550 | 1,960 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,470 | 1,010 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $319,400 | 170 |
| Dentists, General | $132,390 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $128,980 | 170 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,480 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $113,300 | 340 |
| Human Resources Managers | $108,750 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $108,420 | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,620 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,200 | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $104,630 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $104,540 | 220 |
| Construction Managers | $103,940 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,300 | 110 |
| General and Operations Managers | $97,860 | 560 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,580 | 140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $94,050 | 360 |
| Facilities Managers | $91,660 | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $89,480 | 70 |
| Civil Engineers | $88,980 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $87,570 | 160 |
| Sales Managers | $86,440 | 110 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $85,900 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $84,530 | 50 |
| Project Management Specialists | $81,710 | 190 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $81,420 | 180 |
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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