May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lower West Mississippi
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
280 occupations
Across 280 occupations with published wages in Lower West Mississippi, physicians, all other record the highest median at $495,550 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lower West Mississippi
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $495,550 | 80 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $275,020 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $166,640 | 50 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,110 | 80 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,870 | 190 | |
| 6 | Sales Managers | $123,220 | 90 | |
| 7 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,660 | 30 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $122,000 | 220 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,330 | 320 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,210 | 60 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,200 | 120 | |
| 12 | Civil Engineers | $116,770 | 430 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $116,580 | 60 | |
| 14 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 | 110 | |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $108,930 | 80 | |
| 16 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $106,810 | 330 | |
| 17 | General and Operations Managers | $106,290 | 600 | |
| 18 | Mechanical Engineers | $105,980 | 190 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $105,440 | 60 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $101,360 | 40 | |
| 21 | Project Management Specialists | $99,510 | 220 | |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $99,250 | 130 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $99,020 | 50 | |
| 24 | Industrial Engineers | $98,730 | 80 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $96,230 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,660 | $27,300 |
| Cashiers | 2,550 | $22,860 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,290 | $56,710 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,260 | $23,040 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,920 | $21,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,720 | $75,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,620 | $33,820 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,530 | $30,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,450 | $35,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,200 | $31,750 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $20,730 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,760 | 160 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $20,800 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,810 | 890 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,130 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $21,440 | 490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $21,630 | 770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,930 | 1,920 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $21,970 | 560 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,020 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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