MSAvg COL: 792 cities tracked
Mississippi Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 2 cities in Mississippi. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
2
Avg COL index
79
State income tax
5%
Total population
225K
Top paying jobs in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $221K | $316K | $435K | $553K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $237K | $308K | $379K | $458K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $229K | $300K | $371K | $442K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $221K | $300K | $395K | $514K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $221K | $288K | $370K | $470K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $201K | $265K | $344K | $442K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $196K | $259K | $338K | $436K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $194K | $254K | $330K | $425K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $188K | $246K | $322K | $417K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $182K | $235K | $300K | $383K | +6% |
Cities in Mississippi
Accounting salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $166K | $217K | $280K | $356K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $130K | $170K | $217K | $277K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $103K | $133K | $170K | $213K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $59K | $81K | $109K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $51K | $70K | $93K | $122K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $46K | $62K | $83K | $111K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $43K | $59K | $79K | $107K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $36K | $47K | $62K | $77K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $77K | $104K | $138K | $180K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $49K | $67K | $91K | $122K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $51K | $67K | $88K | $117K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $46K | $62K | $83K | $111K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $43K | $59K | $81K | $109K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $43K | $57K | $77K | $107K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $41K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $93K | $122K | $158K | $205K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $62K | $83K | $109K | $141K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $57K | $75K | $101K | $133K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $57K | $75K | $99K | $126K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $51K | $70K | $93K | $122K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $46K | $62K | $83K | $111K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $43K | $59K | $81K | $109K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $136K | $178K | $229K | $296K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $107K | $138K | $178K | $229K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $67K | $95K | $138K | $198K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $57K | $77K | $107K | $142K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $51K | $75K | $115K | $166K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $41K | $59K | $85K | $122K | +2% |
Business salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $196K | $259K | $338K | $436K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $170K | $228K | $299K | $387K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $166K | $220K | $286K | $370K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $156K | $207K | $270K | $352K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $122K | $186K | $300K | $490K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $130K | $175K | $233K | $308K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $115K | $166K | $243K | $363K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $115K | $166K | $253K | $379K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $117K | $154K | $199K | $257K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $93K | $125K | $166K | $220K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $85K | $112K | $146K | $188K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $83K | $109K | $141K | $180K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $63K | $91K | $128K | $178K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $62K | $87K | $120K | $158K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $59K | $85K | $120K | $166K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $62K | $85K | $111K | $141K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $62K | $85K | $112K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $57K | $83K | $120K | $170K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $59K | $82K | $111K | $142K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $57K | $77K | $104K | $136K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $54K | $77K | $107K | $142K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $57K | $77K | $104K | $134K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $54K | $75K | $101K | $133K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $54K | $75K | $103K | $136K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $49K | $67K | $88K | $115K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $43K | $62K | $88K | $128K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $43K | $59K | $79K | $103K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $41K | $54K | $70K | $88K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $38K | $51K | $70K | $95K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $38K | $51K | $70K | $93K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $33K | $44K | $59K | $79K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $33K | $44K | $57K | $73K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $115K | $154K | $204K | $269K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $75K | $101K | $133K | $175K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $43K | $59K | $79K | $107K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $41K | $57K | $77K | $104K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $41K | $57K | $77K | $104K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $36K | $49K | $65K | $85K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $30K | $41K | $54K | $70K | +18% |
| Budtender | $22K | $28K | $36K | $46K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $128K | $167K | $217K | $280K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $93K | $122K | $158K | $204K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $62K | $83K | $109K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $62K | $83K | $109K | $141K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $49K | $66K | $87K | $112K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $49K | $65K | $83K | $107K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $46K | $62K | $81K | $103K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $43K | $57K | $73K | $93K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $41K | $54K | $70K | $91K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $41K | $54K | $70K | $91K | +5% |
| Plumber | $41K | $54K | $71K | $93K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $38K | $49K | $63K | $81K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $38K | $49K | $63K | $81K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $38K | $49K | $65K | $85K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $33K | $44K | $58K | $75K | +4% |
| Welder | $30K | $40K | $51K | $65K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $57K | $79K | $107K | $141K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $41K | $57K | $77K | $107K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $38K | $54K | $77K | $115K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $38K | $54K | $75K | $107K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $36K | $49K | $67K | $91K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $30K | $49K | $83K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $36K | $47K | $65K | $87K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $33K | $46K | $62K | $81K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $33K | $46K | $63K | $85K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $30K | $41K | $57K | $81K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $25K | $36K | $54K | $79K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $154K | $198K | $253K | $324K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $142K | $190K | $245K | $316K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $122K | $154K | $194K | $241K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $111K | $138K | $170K | $209K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $99K | $128K | $158K | $196K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $91K | $117K | $146K | $182K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $70K | $91K | $117K | $146K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $59K | $77K | $101K | $128K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $46K | $62K | $81K | $103K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $221K | $316K | $435K | $553K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $158K | $221K | $300K | $395K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $142K | $201K | $277K | $363K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $49K | $63K | $77K | $93K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $36K | $47K | $62K | $77K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $28K | $35K | $43K | $54K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $65K | $81K | $99K | $120K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $57K | $75K | $96K | $122K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $51K | $71K | $103K | $150K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $46K | $60K | $77K | $99K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $43K | $57K | $73K | $93K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $38K | $51K | $66K | $85K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $36K | $49K | $65K | $83K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $38K | $49K | $63K | $79K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $38K | $49K | $63K | $79K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $32K | $41K | $54K | $68K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $87K | $117K | $152K | $196K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $62K | $83K | $109K | $138K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $49K | $67K | $88K | $115K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $38K | $47K | $60K | $77K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $33K | $41K | $54K | $70K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $87K | $115K | $149K | $190K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $75K | $99K | $125K | $156K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $71K | $96K | $125K | $156K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $63K | $85K | $111K | $141K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $62K | $83K | $107K | $134K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $62K | $82K | $106K | $133K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $57K | $77K | $101K | $128K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $57K | $77K | $101K | $128K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $57K | $77K | $101K | $128K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $57K | $76K | $98K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $57K | $76K | $98K | $122K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $55K | $75K | $96K | $122K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $54K | $73K | $95K | $120K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $55K | $73K | $95K | $120K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $54K | $71K | $93K | $119K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $54K | $71K | $93K | $119K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $51K | $70K | $91K | $117K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $138K | $198K | $284K | $411K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $95K | $142K | $221K | $356K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $99K | $136K | $182K | $253K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $91K | $130K | $190K | $300K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $91K | $128K | $178K | $253K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $87K | $125K | $178K | $277K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $83K | $111K | $144K | $186K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $75K | $107K | $146K | $205K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $75K | $101K | $130K | $166K | +3% |
| Actuary | $75K | $99K | $128K | $162K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $57K | $77K | $103K | $136K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $46K | $75K | $117K | $182K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $54K | $75K | $103K | $142K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $54K | $73K | $96K | $125K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $49K | $65K | $82K | $103K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $43K | $62K | $83K | $111K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $38K | $57K | $85K | $128K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $41K | $55K | $73K | $95K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $30K | $38K | $47K | $60K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $138K | $186K | $245K | $324K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $101K | $133K | $172K | $225K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $65K | $88K | $119K | $156K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $62K | $83K | $111K | $144K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $57K | $77K | $104K | $138K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $46K | $65K | $88K | $120K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $36K | $51K | $73K | $107K | +18% |
Government salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $54K | $73K | $95K | $122K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $49K | $65K | $83K | $107K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $43K | $65K | $91K | $122K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $47K | $63K | $81K | $103K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $38K | $51K | $70K | $91K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $33K | $46K | $62K | $81K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $32K | $43K | $57K | $73K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $237K | $308K | $379K | $458K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $229K | $300K | $371K | $442K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $221K | $300K | $395K | $514K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $154K | $196K | $253K | $332K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $154K | $196K | $245K | $316K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $117K | $142K | $178K | $229K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $88K | $109K | $133K | $166K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $93K | $104K | $117K | $130K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $85K | $103K | $122K | $146K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $79K | $96K | $115K | $138K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $57K | $82K | $111K | $146K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $62K | $77K | $96K | $119K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $57K | $75K | $99K | $128K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $59K | $75K | $91K | $111K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $57K | $71K | $87K | $107K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $57K | $71K | $87K | $104K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $54K | $67K | $83K | $101K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $51K | $65K | $82K | $103K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $46K | $57K | $71K | $88K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $41K | $54K | $68K | $85K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $36K | $46K | $57K | $71K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $33K | $44K | $57K | $71K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $33K | $43K | $55K | $70K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $30K | $40K | $51K | $65K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $41K | $57K | $77K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $41K | $54K | $73K | $101K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $33K | $46K | $65K | $91K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $33K | $44K | $58K | $77K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $28K | $36K | $49K | $67K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $125K | $162K | $209K | $269K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $93K | $122K | $158K | $201K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $65K | $87K | $115K | $149K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $46K | $62K | $83K | $109K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $36K | $49K | $65K | $83K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $30K | $46K | $70K | $103K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $107K | $146K | $196K | $269K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $91K | $138K | $221K | $356K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $79K | $115K | $156K | $209K | +5% |
| Judge | $75K | $107K | $144K | $190K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $75K | $103K | $134K | $174K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $62K | $101K | $164K | $277K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $33K | $44K | $58K | $75K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $170K | $221K | $288K | $367K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $138K | $180K | $233K | $300K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $117K | $152K | $196K | $249K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $93K | $122K | $158K | $204K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $70K | $93K | $122K | $156K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $57K | $77K | $104K | $134K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $49K | $67K | $91K | $117K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $46K | $62K | $83K | $109K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $41K | $55K | $75K | $99K | +6% |
Media salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $117K | $154K | $201K | $265K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $77K | $104K | $138K | $180K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $33K | $51K | $83K | $138K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $36K | $49K | $70K | $96K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $33K | $49K | $70K | $99K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $30K | $46K | $77K | $146K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $30K | $43K | $65K | $101K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $28K | $38K | $54K | $77K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $70K | $93K | $122K | $158K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $70K | $93K | $125K | $166K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $41K | $54K | $70K | $91K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $38K | $49K | $65K | $85K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $33K | $46K | $62K | $81K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $33K | $44K | $58K | $77K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $30K | $40K | $51K | $67K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $49K | $67K | $93K | $130K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $41K | $55K | $75K | $103K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $38K | $49K | $63K | $81K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $30K | $40K | $51K | $65K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $30K | $40K | $51K | $66K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $43K | $75K | $128K | $217K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $49K | $70K | $95K | $128K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $41K | $57K | $77K | $104K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $38K | $51K | $70K | $93K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $30K | $49K | $83K | $142K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $57K | $81K | $111K | $152K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $49K | $67K | $91K | $120K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $41K | $57K | $77K | $103K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $33K | $49K | $73K | $109K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $33K | $46K | $62K | $83K | +2% |
Science salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $83K | $112K | $144K | $180K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $62K | $88K | $120K | $158K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $57K | $77K | $104K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $54K | $71K | $93K | $120K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $49K | $70K | $96K | $128K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $49K | $70K | $93K | $122K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $51K | $70K | $91K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $46K | $63K | $85K | $112K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $43K | $62K | $83K | $111K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $43K | $60K | $79K | $104K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $38K | $49K | $63K | $81K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $115K | $154K | $209K | $288K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $36K | $62K | $115K | $237K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $41K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $38K | $51K | $70K | $93K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $33K | $43K | $57K | $73K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $30K | $43K | $62K | $91K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $28K | $40K | $57K | $85K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $25K | $36K | $51K | $75K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $170K | $225K | $292K | $375K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $130K | $170K | $220K | $280K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $93K | $122K | $158K | $201K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $62K | $83K | $109K | $138K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $49K | $65K | $85K | $109K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $43K | $57K | $75K | $96K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $33K | $49K | $70K | $99K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $221K | $288K | $370K | $470K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $201K | $265K | $344K | $442K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $194K | $254K | $330K | $425K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $188K | $246K | $322K | $417K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $182K | $235K | $300K | $383K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $166K | $215K | $277K | $354K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $158K | $204K | $259K | $330K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $154K | $201K | $262K | $338K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $133K | $170K | $215K | $273K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $128K | $164K | $209K | $267K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $117K | $152K | $196K | $251K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $103K | $138K | $178K | $229K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $103K | $134K | $170K | $209K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $99K | $133K | $170K | $217K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $99K | $133K | $170K | $215K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $95K | $128K | $164K | $209K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $95K | $125K | $158K | $198K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $91K | $120K | $154K | $194K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $91K | $120K | $152K | $188K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $87K | $119K | $154K | $198K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $87K | $117K | $150K | $190K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $83K | $111K | $141K | $170K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $79K | $109K | $138K | $174K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $79K | $107K | $136K | $170K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $77K | $104K | $133K | $166K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $75K | $103K | $130K | $166K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $71K | $99K | $126K | $158K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $71K | $99K | $128K | $162K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $70K | $95K | $122K | $154K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $71K | $95K | $122K | $154K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $70K | $93K | $120K | $154K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $67K | $91K | $117K | $146K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $67K | $91K | $119K | $150K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $70K | $91K | $115K | $142K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $67K | $88K | $112K | $141K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $62K | $83K | $107K | $134K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $59K | $79K | $103K | $130K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $57K | $78K | $103K | $130K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $57K | $77K | $104K | $136K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $55K | $75K | $99K | $125K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $49K | $68K | $88K | $112K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $47K | $65K | $85K | $111K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $46K | $62K | $81K | $103K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $33K | $46K | $60K | $77K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $83K | $126K | $186K | $261K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $57K | $77K | $103K | $133K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $49K | $65K | $85K | $111K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $33K | $41K | $54K | $70K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Mississippi
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $111K | $150K | $201K | $269K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $70K | $95K | $130K | $174K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $59K | $81K | $109K | $144K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $38K | $51K | $67K | $85K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $36K | $49K | $67K | $91K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $25K | $33K | $43K | $54K | +6.5% |
How far does your Mississippi salary go?
Mississippi has an average COL index of 79. Factor in the 5% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Mississippi has 2 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 225K. Average COL index: 79 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~21% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Mississippi regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.