May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Mississippi
Mississippi
673 occupations
Across 673 occupations with published wages in Mississippi, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $544,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Mississippi
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $544,130 | — | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $325,610 | 390 | |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | $261,570 | 50 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $252,960 | 450 | |
| 5 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $235,630 | 570 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $228,130 | — | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $213,680 | 110 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $198,410 | 480 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $183,650 | 40 | |
| 11 | Surgeons, All Other | $180,420 | 120 | |
| 12 | Podiatrists | $164,410 | 30 | |
| 13 | Dentists, General | $143,660 | 740 | |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 360 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,790 | 860 | |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $139,250 | 310 | |
| 17 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,220 | 1,890 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $133,230 | 3,050 | |
| 19 | Physicists | $129,970 | 80 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 | 4,690 | |
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,280 | 1,710 | |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $122,940 | 320 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 210 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,660 | 2,290 | |
| 25 | Medical Dosimetrists | $115,490 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 38,400 | $28,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 31,220 | $22,610 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 30,750 | $36,400 |
| Cashiers | 30,490 | $26,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 29,060 | $77,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,160 | $51,820 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,420 | $34,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 21,800 | $23,860 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,860 | $36,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 17,600 | $34,900 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,370 | 15,190 |
| Telemarketers | $21,540 | 370 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,570 | 610 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,970 | 160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,990 | 2,660 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,050 | 5,420 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,340 | 2,390 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $22,560 | 220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,610 | 31,220 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,670 | 11,170 |
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.