Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Mississippi
673 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Mississippi belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $21,370 per year. The highest is $544,130.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $21,370 | 15,190 | |
| 2 | Telemarketers | $21,540 | 370 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,570 | 610 | |
| 4 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,970 | 160 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,990 | 2,660 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $22,050 | 5,420 | |
| 7 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,340 | 2,390 | |
| 8 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $22,560 | 220 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,610 | 31,220 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,670 | 11,170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $544,130 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $325,610 | 390 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $261,570 | 50 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $252,960 | 450 |
| Dermatologists | $239,200 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $235,630 | 570 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,130 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $213,680 | 110 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $198,410 | 480 |
| Pediatricians, General | $183,650 | 40 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $180,420 | 120 |
| Podiatrists | $164,410 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $143,660 | 740 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 360 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,790 | 860 |
| Chief Executives | $139,250 | 310 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,220 | 1,890 |
| Pharmacists | $133,230 | 3,050 |
| Physicists | $129,970 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 | 4,690 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,280 | 1,710 |
| Purchasing Managers | $122,940 | 320 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 210 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,660 | 2,290 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $115,490 | 40 |
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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