Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Upper East Mississippi
440 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Upper East Mississippi belongs to Crossing Guards and Flaggers, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $543,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $15,080 | 60 | |
| 2 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $18,210 | 30 | |
| 3 | School Bus Monitors | $18,760 | 80 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $19,620 | 2,900 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,090 | 130 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,120 | 470 | |
| 7 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,330 | 40 | |
| 8 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,700 | 660 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,760 | 510 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $22,240 | 830 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $543,400 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $300,090 | 440 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $236,240 | 90 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $194,770 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $179,800 | 120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $174,990 | 190 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $149,430 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,190 | 150 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $133,440 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $133,130 | 550 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,430 | 220 |
| Chief Executives | $131,020 | 40 |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,440 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,810 | 900 |
| Environmental Engineers | $115,210 | 50 |
| Chemical Engineers | $113,880 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,140 | 210 |
| Sales Managers | $109,570 | 270 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $107,610 | 610 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,860 | 310 |
| Optometrists | $104,240 | 60 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,640 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $102,460 | 920 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,430 | 180 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,120 | 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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