Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lower East Mississippi
344 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lower East Mississippi belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,080 per year. The highest is $261,830.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,080 | 1,340 | |
| 2 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $18,620 | 270 | |
| 3 | School Bus Monitors | $20,570 | 60 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,760 | 170 | |
| 5 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $20,800 | 100 | |
| 6 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $20,920 | 60 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,840 | 80 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Fast Food | $21,860 | 1,180 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,890 | 3,430 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $21,980 | 4,010 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $261,830 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $256,620 | 60 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $194,770 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $161,720 | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,520 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $137,500 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $132,670 | 320 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $121,110 | 280 |
| Purchasing Managers | $116,290 | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $112,640 | 170 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,990 | 520 |
| Boilermakers | $105,910 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,750 | 90 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,920 | 1,020 |
| Veterinarians | $101,990 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $100,700 | 410 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,560 | 200 |
| Construction Managers | $94,060 | 180 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $93,320 | 110 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $93,130 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $92,790 | 60 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,130 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $91,700 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $91,150 | 440 |
| Civil Engineers | $90,980 | 100 |
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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