Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Delta Mississippi
303 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Delta Mississippi belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $19,100 per year. The highest is $261,600.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $19,100 | 750 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $19,440 | 60 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,790 | 100 | |
| 4 | Bus Drivers, School | $21,040 | 330 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,430 | 50 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $21,740 | 720 | |
| 7 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $21,790 | 50 | |
| 8 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,930 | 110 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $21,970 | 950 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,370 | 2,620 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $261,600 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $237,900 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $179,800 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $131,810 | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,880 | 290 |
| Sales Managers | $123,790 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $122,360 | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,420 | 50 |
| Commercial Pilots | $104,480 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $103,820 | 180 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,860 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $101,340 | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $100,870 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,050 | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,880 | 80 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,760 | 140 |
| Civil Engineers | $97,470 | 110 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,110 | 310 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,470 | 170 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $93,740 | 90 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $91,820 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $91,810 | 60 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $90,230 | 160 |
| Facilities Managers | $89,160 | 70 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $88,710 | 60 |
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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