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Highest paying jobs in Mississippi after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Mississippi, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $544,130 a year, and a single filer keeps about $347,091 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Mississippi tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Mississippi paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Mississippi?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Mississippi after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Orthopedic Surgeon $544,130 $347,091
2 Internal Medicine Physician $325,610 $218,929
3 Pathologist $261,570 $181,047
4 Emergency Medicine Physician $252,960 $175,739
5 Family Medicine Physician $235,630 $165,055
6 Other Physician $228,130 $160,431
7 Psychiatrist $213,680 $151,187
8 Nurse Anesthetist $198,410 $140,537
9 General Pediatrician $183,650 $130,177
10 Other Surgeon $180,420 $128,098
11 Podiatrist $164,410 $117,796
12 General Dentist $143,660 $104,443
13 Airline Pilot $143,580 $104,392
14 Engineering Manager $142,790 $103,883
15 Chief Executive $139,250 $101,605
16 Health Specialties Professor $137,220 $100,299
17 Pharmacist $133,230 $97,732
18 Physicist $129,970 $95,634
19 Nurse Practitioner $124,730 $92,262
20 IT Manager $124,280 $91,972
21 Purchasing Manager $122,940 $91,110
22 Natural Sciences Manager $119,430 $88,804
23 Industrial Production Manager $118,660 $88,293
24 Medical Dosimetrist $115,490 $86,190
25 Electronics Engineer $112,400 $84,139

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Mississippi: Dermatologist.

What does every job pay in Mississippi?

673 jobs.

Every job with a median in Mississippi: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Orthopedic Surgeon $544,130 $347,091 –
Internal Medicine Physician $325,610 $218,929 390
Pathologist $261,570 $181,047 50
Emergency Medicine Physician $252,960 $175,739 450
Family Medicine Physician $235,630 $165,055 570
Other Physician $228,130 $160,431 –
Psychiatrist $213,680 $151,187 110
Nurse Anesthetist $198,410 $140,537 480
General Pediatrician $183,650 $130,177 40
Other Surgeon $180,420 $128,098 120
Podiatrist $164,410 $117,796 30
General Dentist $143,660 $104,443 740
Airline Pilot $143,580 $104,392 360
Engineering Manager $142,790 $103,883 860
Chief Executive $139,250 $101,605 310
Health Specialties Professor $137,220 $100,299 1,890
Pharmacist $133,230 $97,732 3,050
Physicist $129,970 $95,634 80
Nurse Practitioner $124,730 $92,262 4,690
IT Manager $124,280 $91,972 1,710
Purchasing Manager $122,940 $91,110 320
Natural Sciences Manager $119,430 $88,804 210
Industrial Production Manager $118,660 $88,293 2,290
Medical Dosimetrist $115,490 $86,190 40
Electronics Engineer $112,400 $84,139 160
Geoscientist $112,400 $84,139 250
Financial Manager $111,390 $83,469 3,470
Other Engineer $111,030 $83,230 480
Aerospace Engineer $109,200 $82,016 90
Computer Research Scientist $109,050 $81,917 300
Other Physical Scientist $108,890 $81,811 380
Sales Manager $108,750 $81,718 1,870
Optometrist $108,070 $81,266 240
Chemical Engineer $106,740 $80,384 150
General and Operations Manager $106,680 $80,344 10,630
Actuary $106,210 $80,032 40
Human Resources Manager $106,100 $79,959 720
Physician Assistant $105,920 $79,840 320
Boilermaker $105,910 $79,833 280
Veterinarian $105,370 $79,475 480
Electrical Engineer $104,990 $79,223 1,130
Ship Captain and Mate $104,220 $78,712 570
Commercial Pilot $103,640 $78,327 240
Other Psychologist $103,380 $78,155 70
Power Plant Operator $102,400 $77,504 450
Other Manager $101,570 $76,954 960
Marketing Manager $100,940 $76,536 770
Engineering Professor $100,440 $76,204 330
Civil Engineer $100,170 $76,025 1,770
Physical Therapist $99,990 $75,905 1,980
Construction Manager $99,520 $75,594 1,640
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $98,960 $75,222 90
Database Architect $98,420 $74,864 100
Ship Engineer $98,380 $74,837 140
Health Services Manager $98,160 $74,691 4,280
Mechanical Engineer $98,000 $74,585 1,570
Gambling Manager $97,170 $74,034 160
Public Relations Manager $97,160 $74,028 170
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect $97,060 $73,961 70
Biomedical Engineer $96,710 $73,729 –
Locomotive Engineer $96,710 $73,729 300
Financial Risk Specialist $96,100 $73,324 230
Administrative Services Manager $96,030 $73,278 1,700
Industrial Engineer $95,830 $73,145 2,450
Software Developer $95,330 $72,813 1,880
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $95,270 $72,774 190
Farmer and Rancher $95,210 $72,734 80
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $94,970 $72,575 160
Occupational Therapist $94,930 $72,548 1,340
Facilities Manager $93,640 $71,692 930
Operations Research Analyst $92,310 $70,810 120
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $91,850 $70,504 110
Lawyer $91,690 $70,398 3,100
Agricultural Engineer $91,560 $70,312 40
Other Social Worker $91,560 $70,312 280
Other Biological Scientist $91,170 $70,053 320
Environmental Engineer $91,100 $70,007 260
Computer Network Architect $90,990 $69,934 –
Compensation and Benefits Manager $89,250 $68,779 70
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $88,710 $68,421 110
Economics Professor $88,290 $68,142 70
Air Traffic Controller $88,110 $68,023 160
Radiation Therapist $88,100 $68,016 70
Training and Development Manager $88,030 $67,970 200
Database Administrator $87,790 $67,811 200
Information Security Analyst $87,690 $67,744 480
Health and Safety Engineer $87,180 $67,406 120
Other Computer Occupation $86,940 $67,247 1,450
College Administrator $86,590 $67,014 2,230
Computer Systems Analyst $86,280 $66,809 1,990
Transportation and Distribution Manager $85,770 $66,470 2,410
Other Social Scientist $85,550 $66,324 170
Financial Examiner $85,430 $66,245 420
Computer Programmer $85,120 $66,039 1,170
Occupational Safety Specialist $84,490 $65,621 1,140
Other Education Administrator $83,890 $65,223 170
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $83,340 $64,858 160
K-12 Education Administrator $82,800 $64,500 3,170
Fundraising Manager $82,620 $64,380 70
Gas Plant Operator $81,600 $63,704 340
Electrical Engineering Technician $81,180 $63,425 650
Architect $80,870 $63,219 330
Audiologist $80,740 $63,133 –
Orthotist and Prosthetist $80,500 $62,974 60
Chemist $80,060 $62,682 200
Network and Systems Administrator $79,990 $62,635 1,380
Software QA Analyst and Tester $79,890 $62,569 350
Financial and Investment Analyst $79,580 $62,363 720
Labor Relations Specialist $79,360 $62,217 200
Other Engineering Technician $79,350 $62,211 350
Project Management Specialist $78,870 $61,892 4,320
Budget Analyst $78,850 $61,879 390
Materials Engineer $78,700 $61,779 100
Criminal Justice Professor $78,520 $61,660 110
Chiropractor $78,450 $61,614 130
Computer Hardware Engineer $78,320 $61,527 150
Speech-Language Pathologist $78,130 $61,401 1,790
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $78,010 $61,322 440
Architecture Professor $77,930 $61,269 60
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $77,670 $61,096 120
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $77,100 $60,718 –
Registered Nurse $77,090 $60,711 29,060
Other Business Operations Specialist $76,980 $60,638 4,130
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $76,520 $60,333 700
Environmental Science Professor $76,210 $60,127 –
Clinical Psychologist $76,000 $59,988 210
Power Line Installer $75,890 $59,915 2,290
Business Professor $75,680 $59,776 530
Computer Science Professor $75,520 $59,670 160
Refinery Operator $75,180 $59,444 860
Logistician $75,160 $59,431 1,560
Geography Professor $75,130 $59,411 50
Nursing Professor $75,060 $59,364 1,050
Technical Sales Representative $74,990 $59,318 810
Aircraft Mechanic $74,880 $59,245 1,360
Credit Analyst $74,880 $59,245 280
Bridge and Lock Tender $74,730 $59,145 50
Law Professor $74,440 $58,953 40
Other Financial Specialist $73,920 $58,608 400
Soil and Plant Scientist $72,690 $57,792 100
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $71,850 $57,234 2,240
MRI Technologist $71,710 $57,142 250
Industrial Electronics Repairer $71,700 $57,135 500
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $71,550 $57,035 120
Electro-Mechanical Technician $71,420 $56,949 70
Forester $71,280 $56,856 110
Cost Estimator $71,230 $56,823 1,280
Physics Professor $71,160 $56,777 100
Chemical Plant and System Operator $71,080 $56,724 320
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $70,900 $56,604 6,930
Sociology Professor $70,860 $56,578 90
Mechanical Engineering Technician $70,570 $56,385 220
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $70,260 $56,180 30
Agricultural Sciences Professor $69,930 $55,961 230
Data Scientist $69,490 $55,669 440
Management Analyst $69,390 $55,602 3,160
Production Supervisor $68,720 $55,158 8,230
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $68,180 $54,799 1,860
Accountant and Auditor $68,100 $54,746 7,350
Other Drafter $67,730 $54,501 70
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $67,670 $54,461 90
Compliance Officer $67,450 $54,315 1,720
Social and Community Service Manager $67,330 $54,235 1,120
Court Reporter $67,300 $54,216 40
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $67,290 $54,209 130
Dental Hygienist $67,280 $54,202 1,140
Other Teacher $67,200 $54,149 530
Construction Supervisor $66,910 $53,957 7,040
Biological Science Professor $66,830 $53,904 580
Advertising and Promotions Manager $66,520 $53,698 100
Chemistry Professor $66,420 $53,624 130
Administrative Law Judge $66,310 $53,540 110
Art Director $66,020 $53,318 90
Avionics Technician $65,830 $53,173 160
Technical Writer $65,220 $52,707 70
Other Plant and System Operator $65,080 $52,601 140
Statistician $64,670 $52,288 80
Chemical Equipment Operator $64,360 $52,051 990
Dietitian and Nutritionist $63,700 $51,547 540
Social Work Professor $63,680 $51,532 200
Philosophy and Religion Professor $63,560 $51,440 90
History Professor $63,450 $51,356 210
Network Support Specialist $63,410 $51,326 1,240
Funeral Home Manager $63,390 $51,310 140
Rigger $63,390 $51,310 320
Personal Financial Advisor $63,300 $51,242 790
Respiratory Therapist $63,270 $51,219 1,670
Transportation Security Screener $63,130 $51,112 170
Insulation Worker $62,880 $50,921 290
Psychology Professor $62,590 $50,699 260
Wellhead Pumper $62,560 $50,677 80
Lodging Manager $62,550 $50,669 290
Healthcare Social Worker $62,250 $50,440 1,890
Music Director and Composer $62,240 $50,432 40
Education Professor $61,860 $50,142 430
Instructional Coordinator $61,830 $50,119 1,840
Physical Therapist Assistant $61,770 $50,073 1,150
Mathematical Science Professor $61,760 $50,066 360
Microbiologist $61,690 $50,012 –
Pump Operator $61,670 $49,997 70
Occupational Therapy Assistant $61,650 $49,982 420
Communications Professor $61,290 $49,707 180
Crane and Tower Operator $61,260 $49,684 550
Telecom Equipment Installer $61,250 $49,676 1,500
Occupational Safety Technician $61,230 $49,661 360
School Psychologist $61,070 $49,539 –
Postal Service Clerk $61,050 $49,524 790
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $60,890 $49,402 440
Electrician $60,860 $49,379 6,610
Earth Driller $60,680 $49,241 250
English Professor $60,680 $49,241 530
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor $60,650 $49,218 150
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $60,580 $49,165 540
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $60,560 $49,150 190
Other Social Sciences Professor $60,550 $49,142 110
Mechanical Drafter $60,460 $49,073 260
Human Resources Specialist $60,300 $48,951 4,850
Urban and Regional Planner $60,300 $48,951 200
Loan Officer $60,260 $48,921 3,450
Architectural and Civil Drafter $59,920 $48,661 330
Library Science Professor $59,920 $48,661 100
Police Supervisor $59,860 $48,615 2,060
Public Relations Specialist $59,810 $48,577 950
Food Service Manager $59,540 $48,371 1,920
Conservation Scientist $59,510 $48,348 470
Other Science Technician $59,490 $48,333 330
Farm and Home Management Educator $59,480 $48,325 –
Wholesale Sales Representative $59,320 $48,203 7,000
Radiologic Technologist $59,300 $48,188 2,510
Transportation Supervisor $59,290 $48,180 4,950
Political Science Professor $59,270 $48,165 90
Insurance Underwriter $59,250 $48,149 600
Embalmer $58,900 $47,882 40
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $58,780 $47,791 110
Surveyor $58,720 $47,745 570
School and Career Counselor $58,710 $47,737 2,620
Detective $58,640 $47,684 810
Office Supervisor $58,380 $47,485 13,680
Millwright $58,280 $47,409 1,280
Brokerage Clerk $58,200 $47,348 40
Athletic Trainer $58,180 $47,332 200
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $58,180 $47,332 1,690
Gambling Services Supervisor $58,010 $47,203 1,030
Tool and Die Maker $57,980 $47,180 300
High School Vocational Teacher $57,910 $47,126 1,770
Postal Mail Sorter $57,800 $47,042 350
Environmental Scientist $57,780 $47,027 390
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $57,760 $47,012 4,460
Fundraiser $57,610 $46,897 230
Postal Service Mail Carrier $57,470 $46,790 3,290
Interpreter and Translator $57,130 $46,531 80
Librarian $56,970 $46,409 1,060
Biological Technician $56,930 $46,378 330
Epidemiologist $56,930 $46,378 40
Market Research Analyst $56,640 $46,157 2,620
Correctional Officer Supervisor $56,470 $46,027 340
Other Legal Support Worker $55,930 $45,615 100
Executive Assistant $55,670 $45,416 1,240
Machinist $55,550 $45,324 1,920
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $55,510 $45,294 50
Plumber $55,480 $45,271 3,360
Fire Inspector and Investigator $55,260 $45,103 140
Middle School Vocational Teacher $55,210 $45,065 270
Jeweler $55,010 $44,912 40
Chef and Head Cook $54,850 $44,790 840
Foreign Language Professor $54,670 $44,653 60
Paramedic $54,630 $44,622 1,150
Chemical Technician $54,580 $44,584 480
Property Appraiser and Assessor $54,530 $44,546 520
Editor $54,380 $44,431 290
Machinery Maintenance Worker $54,380 $44,431 450
Diesel Mechanic $54,360 $44,416 3,140
Writer and Author $54,180 $44,278 130
Faller $54,110 $44,225 140
Other Counselor $54,090 $44,210 40
Medical Scientist $54,040 $44,172 440
Training and Development Specialist $53,680 $43,897 2,820
Stationary Engineer $53,640 $43,866 200
Property and Real Estate Manager $53,620 $43,851 1,300
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $53,170 $43,507 2,010
Tire Builder $53,050 $43,416 710
Forensic Science Technician $52,850 $43,263 140
Clergy $52,450 $42,958 250
Forest and Conservation Technician $52,420 $42,935 250
Preschool Special Education Teacher $52,420 $42,935 110
IT Support Specialist $52,230 $42,790 3,830
Plating Machine Operator $52,090 $42,683 60
High School Special Education Teacher $51,970 $42,591 1,670
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $51,820 $42,477 24,160
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $51,670 $42,362 370
Food Science Technician $51,460 $42,202 50
Marriage and Family Therapist $51,440 $42,186 140
Welder $51,100 $41,927 6,460
Production and Planning Clerk $51,080 $41,912 2,030
Health Education Specialist $51,020 $41,866 410
High School Teacher $50,980 $41,835 10,400
Surgical Assistant $50,810 $41,705 120
Middle School Teacher $50,790 $41,690 6,260
Middle School Special Education Teacher $50,750 $41,660 1,020
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $50,690 $41,614 480
Tax Preparer $50,670 $41,599 580
Vocational Instructor $50,670 $41,599 1,030
Clinical Lab Technologist $50,640 $41,576 3,070
Elementary Special Education Teacher $50,570 $41,522 2,530
Film and Video Editor $50,410 $41,400 50
Sailor and Marine Oiler $50,390 $41,385 490
Construction Inspector $50,250 $41,278 800
Licensed Practical Nurse $50,220 $41,255 9,850
CNC Programmer $50,190 $41,232 140
Industrial Engineering Technician $50,180 $41,224 –
Mechanical Insulation Worker $50,180 $41,224 120
Wind Turbine Service Technician $50,040 $41,118 30
Judge and Magistrate $49,960 $41,056 360
Drilling Machine Operator $49,930 $41,034 50
Camera Operator $49,920 $41,026 60
Cargo and Freight Agent $49,920 $41,026 260
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $49,900 $41,011 240
Surgical Technologist $49,810 $40,942 1,110
Other Protective Service Worker $49,800 $40,934 180
Elementary School Teacher $49,790 $40,927 11,060
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $49,740 $40,888 580
Logging Equipment Operator $49,620 $40,797 1,220
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $49,610 $40,789 250
Tutor $49,610 $40,789 1,220
Other Media Equipment Worker $49,590 $40,774 70
Auto Body Repairer $49,500 $40,705 1,380
Sheet Metal Worker $49,500 $40,705 1,260
Other Information and Record Clerk $49,440 $40,659 730
Religious Education Director $49,430 $40,652 120
Telecom Line Installer $49,360 $40,598 700
Other Protective Service Supervisor $49,330 $40,575 130
Actor $49,317 $40,565 80
Floor Layer $49,240 $40,507 100
Oil and Gas Roustabout $49,240 $40,507 420
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $49,060 $40,369 170
Travel Agent $49,050 $40,362 160
Farm Equipment Mechanic $49,030 $40,346 520
Mental Health Social Worker $48,970 $40,301 920
Kindergarten Teacher $48,880 $40,232 1,350
Brickmason and Blockmason $48,820 $40,186 160
Agricultural Technician $48,800 $40,171 190
HVAC Technician $48,680 $40,079 2,700
Control and Valve Installer $48,670 $40,072 170
Carpenter $48,650 $40,056 2,950
Emergency Management Director $48,650 $40,056 230
Web and Digital Interface Designer $48,550 $39,980 230
Surface Mining Machine Operator $48,490 $39,934 290
Services Sales Representative $48,440 $39,896 3,730
Mortician and Funeral Director $48,350 $39,827 320
Firefighting Supervisor $48,250 $39,751 1,550
Other Gambling Service Worker $48,100 $39,636 150
Producer and Director $48,100 $39,636 390
Log Grader and Scaler $48,010 $39,568 130
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $47,960 $39,529 –
Other Office Support Worker $47,940 $39,514 300
Insurance Sales Agent $47,930 $39,507 3,210
Dental Laboratory Technician $47,770 $39,384 140
Rail Car Repairer $47,480 $39,163 320
Construction Equipment Operator $47,410 $39,110 4,170
Paper Goods Machine Operator $47,380 $39,087 960
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator $47,340 $39,056 200
Surveying and Mapping Technician $47,320 $39,041 550
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $47,160 $38,919 440
Landscaping Supervisor $47,130 $38,896 820
Auto Glass Installer $47,060 $38,842 210
Blaster and Explosives Worker $47,060 $38,842 40
Mechanical Door Repairer $47,060 $38,842 150
Title Examiner $47,060 $38,842 150
Health Information Technologist $47,000 $38,797 120
Mental Health Counselor $46,990 $38,789 2,090
Advertising Sales Agent $46,810 $38,651 490
Other Special Education Teacher $46,700 $38,567 60
Financial Services Sales Agent $46,680 $38,552 1,950
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $46,630 $38,514 80
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $46,610 $38,499 580
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $46,560 $38,461 660
Child and Family Social Worker $46,530 $38,438 3,310
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $46,500 $38,415 160
Water Treatment Plant Operator $46,480 $38,399 1,150
Other Education Worker $46,450 $38,377 200
Civil Engineering Technician $46,430 $38,361 800
Mixing Machine Operator $46,410 $38,346 1,070
RV Service Technician $46,400 $38,338 170
Procurement Clerk $46,270 $38,239 860
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $46,180 $38,170 2,270
Police Officer $46,140 $38,140 8,070
Historian $46,010 $38,041 90
Credit Counselor $45,990 $38,025 210
Photographer $45,860 $37,926 190
Retail Sales Supervisor $45,760 $37,850 13,020
Motorcycle Mechanic $45,710 $37,812 160
Dispatcher $45,660 $37,773 2,000
Graphic Designer $45,640 $37,758 830
News Reporter and Journalist $45,240 $37,453 310
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $45,170 $37,399 1,330
Legal Secretary $45,140 $37,376 820
Medical Appliance Technician $45,100 $37,346 110
Roofer $44,940 $37,224 480
Upholsterer $44,930 $37,216 2,410
Construction Painter $44,800 $37,117 1,060
Human Resources Assistant $44,780 $37,102 1,010
Event Planner $44,680 $37,025 360
Other Personal Service Manager $44,600 $36,964 60
Furnace and Kiln Operator $44,370 $36,788 370
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $44,370 $36,788 910
General Maintenance Worker $44,350 $36,773 14,550
Other Social Service Specialist $44,340 $36,766 1,040
Airfield Operations Specialist $44,290 $36,727 –
Other Therapist $44,280 $36,720 140
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $44,220 $36,674 550
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $43,980 $36,491 930
Separating Machine Operator $43,890 $36,422 100
Insurance Claims Clerk $43,840 $36,384 1,540
Motorboat Mechanic $43,800 $36,353 60
Interior Designer $43,740 $36,307 330
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator $43,640 $36,231 80
Audio and Video Technician $43,500 $36,124 200
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $43,420 $36,063 9,640
Security Supervisor $43,410 $36,056 670
Metal Pourer and Caster $43,370 $36,025 30
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $43,270 $35,949 1,620
Exercise Physiologist $43,060 $35,788 30
Order Clerk $43,040 $35,773 470
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $42,940 $35,697 80
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $42,920 $35,681 490
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $42,840 $35,620 12,160
Grinding Machine Operator $42,660 $35,483 430
Recreation Supervisor $42,590 $35,429 590
Structural Metal Fabricator $42,550 $35,399 700
Housekeeping Supervisor $42,230 $35,155 1,550
Woodworking Machine Operator $42,090 $35,048 860
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $42,080 $35,040 180
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $41,920 $34,918 120
Pipelayer $41,900 $34,903 320
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $41,860 $34,872 710
Real Estate Broker $41,690 $34,742 60
Cutting Machine Operator $41,590 $34,666 710
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $41,560 $34,643 260
Medical Records Specialist $41,500 $34,597 2,310
Rehabilitation Counselor $41,500 $34,597 470
Billing and Posting Clerk $41,190 $34,361 3,040
Skincare Specialist $41,160 $34,338 320
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker $41,060 $34,261 30
Vending Machine Repairer $41,040 $34,246 260
New Accounts Clerk $40,910 $34,147 160
Medical Equipment Repairer $40,710 $33,994 270
Stonemason $40,700 $33,986 60
Quality Control Inspector $40,670 $33,964 6,970
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $40,650 $33,948 1,700
Curator $40,600 $33,910 30
Massage Therapist $40,490 $33,826 230
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $40,280 $33,666 30
Agricultural Inspector $39,960 $33,421 190
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker $39,860 $33,345 40
Metal Molding Machine Operator $39,730 $33,246 550
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $39,610 $33,154 120
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $39,560 $33,116 70
Recreational Therapist $39,560 $33,116 140
Forging Machine Operator $39,550 $33,108 70
Real Estate Sales Agent $39,550 $33,108 670
CNC Machine Operator $39,520 $33,086 1,290
Community Health Worker $39,520 $33,086 410
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $39,440 $33,024 250
Rolling Machine Operator $39,320 $32,933 230
Refuse and Recycling Collector $39,170 $32,818 1,970
Dental Assistant $39,160 $32,811 3,080
Tile and Stone Setter $39,130 $32,788 60
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $39,120 $32,780 1,770
Milling Machine Operator $39,100 $32,765 100
Miscellaneous Assembler $39,070 $32,742 16,800
Private Detective and Investigator $39,060 $32,734 330
Credit Authorizer $39,040 $32,719 80
Pharmacy Technician $39,040 $32,719 4,040
Other Health Technician $39,010 $32,696 2,070
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $38,900 $32,612 780
Septic Tank Servicer $38,870 $32,589 230
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $38,800 $32,536 580
Self-Enrichment Teacher $38,770 $32,513 690
Correctional Officer $38,720 $32,475 4,040
Fence Erector $38,700 $32,459 150
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $38,620 $32,398 11,330
Medical Transcriptionist $38,600 $32,383 300
Other Production Worker $38,570 $32,360 2,710
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $38,570 $32,360 400
Other Woodworker $38,550 $32,345 50
Vehicle Electronics Installer $38,500 $32,307 90
Barber $38,480 $32,291 –
Furniture Finisher $38,430 $32,253 130
Printing Press Operator $38,400 $32,230 670
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $38,340 $32,185 670
Conveyor Operator $38,320 $32,169 230
Other Construction Helper $38,300 $32,154 130
Bailiff $38,200 $32,078 180
Freezing Equipment Operator $38,200 $32,078 360
Other Food Processing Worker $38,150 $32,040 590
Light Truck Driver $38,140 $32,032 7,030
Cardiovascular Technologist $38,000 $31,925 590
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $37,920 $31,864 230
Personal Service Supervisor $37,910 $31,856 980
Small Engine Mechanic $37,900 $31,849 150
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $37,890 $31,841 6,470
Auto Mechanic $37,820 $31,788 7,410
Reservation and Ticket Agent $37,730 $31,719 170
Packaging Machine Operator $37,720 $31,711 3,030
Construction Laborer $37,710 $31,704 8,800
Bill and Account Collector $37,680 $31,681 1,150
Sewing Machine Operator $37,600 $31,620 2,270
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $37,600 $31,620 400
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $37,580 $31,604 210
Textile Winding Machine Operator $37,460 $31,513 80
Plumber Helper $37,440 $31,497 400
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $37,430 $31,490 290
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $37,420 $31,482 170
Welding Machine Operator $37,390 $31,459 480
Other Logging Worker $37,370 $31,444 140
Administrative Assistant $37,340 $31,421 14,720
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $37,310 $31,398 110
Manicurist and Pedicurist $37,300 $31,391 520
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $37,280 $31,375 90
Court and Municipal Clerk $37,210 $31,322 2,950
Pest Control Worker $37,200 $31,314 960
Other Religious Worker $37,130 $31,261 90
Utilities Meter Reader $37,120 $31,253 600
Food Roasting Machine Operator $37,030 $31,184 60
Paving Equipment Operator $37,030 $31,184 470
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $36,960 $31,131 1,910
Eligibility Interviewer $36,840 $31,039 1,760
Teller $36,810 $31,016 3,750
Glazier $36,750 $30,971 820
Aircraft Service Attendant $36,710 $30,940 260
Dispensing Optician $36,680 $30,917 560
Environmental Engineering Technician $36,680 $30,917 100
Emergency Medical Technician $36,630 $30,879 1,390
Carpet Installer $36,590 $30,848 180
Food Batchmaker $36,530 $30,803 660
Food Service Supervisor $36,530 $30,803 10,480
Other Transportation Worker $36,510 $30,787 80
Agricultural Equipment Operator $36,460 $30,749 280
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $36,400 $30,703 30,750
Customer Service Representative $36,380 $30,688 20,860
Veterinary Technician $36,380 $30,688 650
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $36,330 $30,650 1,070
Medical Secretary $36,290 $30,619 –
Phlebotomist $36,290 $30,619 1,200
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $36,260 $30,597 60
Preschool Teacher $36,250 $30,589 3,600
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $36,220 $30,566 690
Counter and Rental Clerk $36,160 $30,520 2,820
Extraction Worker Helper $36,160 $30,520 –
Home Appliance Repairer $35,890 $30,314 220
Firefighter $35,880 $30,306 2,920
Courier and Messenger $35,780 $30,230 590
Pesticide Applicator $35,770 $30,222 650
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $35,730 $30,192 150
Electrician Helper $35,680 $30,154 930
Driver/Sales Worker $35,480 $30,001 2,550
Maintenance and Repair Helper $35,440 $29,970 960
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator $35,370 $29,917 110
Carpenter Helper $35,360 $29,909 140
Concierge $35,360 $29,909 130
Gambling Surveillance Officer $35,360 $29,909 240
Medical Assistant $35,360 $29,909 3,340
Psychiatric Technician $35,320 $29,879 930
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $35,230 $29,810 220
Medical Equipment Preparer $35,160 $29,757 350
Animal Trainer $35,130 $29,734 40
Highway Maintenance Worker $35,120 $29,726 4,160
Interviewer $35,110 $29,718 2,200
Environmental Science Technician $35,010 $29,642 250
Parts Salesperson $35,000 $29,635 2,940
General Office Clerk $34,900 $29,558 17,600
Other Healthcare Support Worker $34,900 $29,558 520
Animal Control Worker $34,890 $29,551 160
Office Machine Operator $34,640 $29,360 90
Data Entry Keyer $34,540 $29,283 530
Public Safety Telecommunicator $34,510 $29,260 1,430
Mail Clerk $34,350 $29,138 270
Tire Repairer and Changer $34,330 $29,123 1,040
Cleaning Equipment Operator $34,280 $29,085 90
Stocker and Order Filler $34,270 $29,077 23,420
Probation Officer $34,110 $28,955 150
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $34,040 $28,902 160
Production Helper $33,880 $28,779 3,540
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $33,650 $28,604 1,100
Other Cook $33,410 $28,421 –
Painting and Coating Worker $33,330 $28,359 70
Hand Packer and Packager $33,240 $28,291 3,490
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $33,040 $28,138 1,760
Other Sales and Related Worker $32,700 $27,878 80
Other Financial Clerk $31,750 $27,153 130
Forest Fire Inspector $31,720 $27,130 100
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $31,630 $27,062 4,940
Other Textile Worker $31,530 $26,985 30
Nursing Assistant $31,520 $26,978 14,200
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $31,420 $26,901 80
File Clerk $31,260 $26,779 –
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $31,250 $26,771 430
Social and Human Service Assistant $31,200 $26,733 –
Receptionist and Information Clerk $31,160 $26,703 6,920
Food Cooking Machine Operator $31,150 $26,695 110
Roofer Helper $31,090 $26,649 –
Residential Advisor $30,900 $26,504 660
Gambling Cage Worker $30,890 $26,497 450
Automotive Service Attendant $30,810 $26,435 350
School Bus Driver $30,640 $26,306 3,790
Other Food Service Worker $30,600 $26,275 810
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $30,540 $26,229 1,260
Funeral Attendant $30,530 $26,222 280
Switchboard Operator $30,520 $26,214 200
Psychiatric Aide $30,510 $26,206 2,490
Veterinary Assistant $30,360 $26,092 560
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $30,250 $26,008 300
Gambling Booth Cashier $30,160 $25,939 640
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $30,140 $25,924 1,140
Orderly $29,790 $25,657 440
Butcher and Meat Cutter $29,700 $25,588 1,160
Restaurant Cook $29,560 $25,481 10,770
Floral Designer $29,370 $25,336 290
Security Guard $29,180 $25,191 10,160
Baker $28,920 $24,992 1,300
Dietetic Technician $28,690 $24,817 120
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $28,640 $24,779 2,790
Retail Salesperson $28,640 $24,779 38,400
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $28,470 $24,648 160
Janitor $28,380 $24,578 15,940
Pharmacy Aide $28,380 $24,578 660
Sports Book Writer and Runner $28,340 $24,546 110
Bartender $28,320 $24,531 2,770
Gambling Dealer $28,250 $24,476 2,730
Short Order Cook $28,180 $24,421 1,890
Library Assistant $28,110 $24,366 440
Recreation Worker $28,060 $24,327 2,220
Broadcast Technician $27,750 $24,084 60
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $27,560 $23,935 1,040
Parking Enforcement Worker $27,550 $23,927 40
Tour and Travel Guide $27,460 $23,857 150
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $27,390 $23,802 6,420
Physical Therapist Aide $27,370 $23,786 270
Hotel Desk Clerk $27,300 $23,732 3,050
Nonrestaurant Food Server $27,250 $23,692 1,860
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $27,190 $23,645 1,420
Garment Presser $27,180 $23,638 400
Library Technician $27,080 $23,559 270
Umpire and Referee $27,060 $23,544 60
Animal Caretaker $26,970 $23,473 1,900
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $26,900 $23,418 1,150
Parking Attendant $26,420 $23,042 320
Cashier $26,390 $23,019 30,490
Shoe and Leather Worker $26,340 $22,979 40
Dishwasher $26,300 $22,948 2,880
Food Preparation Worker $26,240 $22,901 7,870
Teaching Assistant $25,840 $22,588 9,750
Maid and Housekeeper $25,360 $22,212 8,320
Tailor and Dressmaker $25,340 $22,196 160
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $25,170 $22,063 300
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $24,440 $21,491 330
Occupational Therapy Aide $24,300 $21,381 50
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $23,980 $21,130 –
Home Health Aide $23,860 $21,036 21,800
School Bus Monitor $23,500 $20,754 540
Painter and Plasterer Helper $23,470 $20,731 60
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $23,180 $20,504 2,620
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $23,160 $20,488 2,400
Fast Food Cook $22,670 $20,104 11,170
Fast Food and Counter Worker $22,610 $20,057 31,220
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $22,560 $20,018 220
Substitute Teacher $22,340 $19,845 2,390
Childcare Worker $22,050 $19,618 5,420
Restaurant Host and Hostess $21,990 $19,571 2,660
Other Personal Care Worker $21,970 $19,555 160
Usher and Ticket Taker $21,570 $19,242 610
Telemarketer $21,540 $19,219 370
Waiter and Waitress $21,370 $19,085 15,190

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Mississippi median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Mississippi paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Mississippi

What is the highest-paying job in Mississippi?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Mississippi, such as dermatologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $544,130, or $347,091 after tax.

What is the most common job in Mississippi?

Retail Salesperson: about 38,400 people in Mississippi, with a median of $28,640.

How much do you take home on the median Mississippi salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Mississippi is $40,120 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $33,544 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Mississippi tax.

Which job pays more in Mississippi than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Mississippi, health specialties professor pays furthest above its US median: $137,220 here, 28% more than the national $107,310.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Mississippi. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.