Average salary in Mississippi
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Mississippi is $50,810 a year and the median is $40,120, across 1,163,030 jobs (BLS May 2025). Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $50,810 |
| Median salary | $40,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $19.29 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $22,970 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $84,500 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $41,705 |
Highest-paying jobs in Mississippi
- Family Medicine Physician: $235,630
- Physician: $228,130
- Dentist: $143,660
- Airline Pilot: $143,580
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $142,790
- Chief Executive: $139,250
- Health Specialties Teacher: $137,220
- Pharmacist: $133,230
- Nurse Practitioner: $124,730
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $124,280
- Purchasing Manager: $122,940
- Natural Sciences Manager: $119,430
- Industrial Production Manager: $118,660
- Electronics Engineer: $112,400
- Financial Manager: $111,390
- Engineer: $111,030
- Sales Manager: $108,750
- General and Operations Manager: $106,680
- Human Resources Manager: $106,100
- Physician Assistant: $105,920
Most common jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 38,400 | $28,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 31,220 | $22,610 |
| Laborer and Freight | 30,750 | $36,400 |
| Cashier | 30,490 | $26,390 |
| Registered Nurse | 29,060 | $77,090 |
| Truck Driver | 24,160 | $51,820 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 23,420 | $34,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 21,800 | $23,860 |
| Customer Service Representative | 20,860 | $36,380 |
| Office Clerk | 17,600 | $34,900 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | 16,800 | $39,070 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 15,940 | $28,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 15,190 | $21,370 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 14,720 | $37,340 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 14,550 | $44,350 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Mississippi?
$50,810 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $40,120 ($19.29/hour), per BLS May 2025. Mississippi ranks #51 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Mississippi?
Family Medicine Physician ($235,630), Physician ($228,130), Dentist ($143,660), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Mississippi?
Earning more than the median of $40,120 puts you above half of Mississippi workers; the top 10% earn over $84,500.