Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Mississippi, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Mississippi, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $1,055 | 9.3% | 28.8% |
| 2 | Gulfport | 73,003 | $49,919 | $1,086 | 9.1% | 23.6% |
| 3 | Southaven | 56,226 | $78,483 | $1,445 | 3.3% | 28.8% |
| 4 | Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $1,089 | 7.7% | 30.6% |
| 5 | Hattiesburg | 48,619 | $46,342 | $1,005 | 8.7% | 37.3% |
| 6 | Olive Branch | 47,019 | $100,606 | $1,829 | 2.4% | 31.4% |
| 7 | Tupelo | 37,791 | $66,257 | $976 | 5.2% | 34.5% |
| 8 | Meridian | 34,137 | $36,562 | $910 | 7.9% | 21.8% |
| 9 | Greenville | 28,166 | $40,083 | $872 | 6.7% | 22.0% |
| 10 | Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $1,853 | 2.0% | 64.2% |
| 11 | Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $1,175 | 4.3% | 28.1% |
| 12 | Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $1,118 | 3.2% | 47.8% |
| 13 | Horn Lake | 26,647 | $53,311 | $1,435 | 5.8% | 16.5% |
| 14 | Oxford | 26,411 | $64,451 | $1,071 | 2.7% | 57.5% |
| 15 | Starkville | 25,721 | $42,125 | $916 | 6.1% | 50.5% |
| 16 | Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $1,382 | 5.2% | 41.3% |
| 17 | Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $1,336 | 4.1% | 51.6% |
| 18 | Columbus | 23,348 | $42,235 | $897 | 8.7% | 26.2% |
| 19 | Pascagoula | 21,710 | $52,222 | $894 | 7.6% | 21.8% |
| 20 | Vicksburg | 20,589 | $45,781 | $820 | 5.9% | 27.1% |
| 21 | Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $1,040 | 3.8% | 21.9% |
| 22 | Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $1,358 | 4.2% | 46.3% |
| 23 | Hernando | 17,949 | $76,950 | $1,302 | 2.5% | 34.5% |
| 24 | Laurel | 17,679 | $47,661 | $909 | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| 25 | Long Beach | 17,009 | $70,332 | $1,215 | 6.1% | 35.6% |
| 26 | Corinth | 14,323 | $44,226 | $601 | 4.7% | 25.1% |
| 27 | Clarksdale | 14,231 | $36,382 | $774 | 10.8% | 19.4% |
| 28 | Natchez | 14,192 | $36,735 | $806 | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| 29 | Greenwood | 14,086 | $35,473 | $678 | 7.8% | 24.5% |
| 30 | D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $1,249 | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| 31 | Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $1,343 | 5.4% | 32.2% |
| 32 | Grenada | 12,375 | $46,303 | $802 | 7.1% | 25.3% |
| 33 | McComb | 12,049 | $40,707 | $873 | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| 34 | Moss Point | 11,957 | $44,296 | $1,075 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 | Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $931 | 6.0% | 16.2% |
| 36 | Brookhaven | 11,650 | $36,685 | $740 | 3.4% | 21.3% |
| 37 | Petal | 11,294 | $74,750 | $1,047 | 3.6% | 27.8% |
| 38 | Canton | 10,811 | $38,337 | $989 | 3.5% | 25.5% |
| 39 | Cleveland | 10,623 | $44,074 | $943 | 7.9% | 34.8% |
| 40 | Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $1,430 | 4.1% | 55.0% |
| 41 | Yazoo City | 10,219 | $28,157 | $767 | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| 42 | Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | $67,442 | $1,179 | 7.8% | 38.3% |
| 43 | West Point | 9,900 | $38,064 | $746 | 11.6% | 16.2% |
| 44 | Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $1,571 | 4.2% | 42.3% |
| 45 | Booneville | 9,246 | $50,879 | $645 | 3.2% | 28.4% |
| 46 | Indianola | 9,062 | $41,708 | $720 | 13.1% | 21.0% |
| 47 | Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $1,401 | 6.2% | 37.0% |
| 48 | Senatobia | 8,380 | $54,167 | $895 | 3.0% | 29.1% |
| 49 | St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $1,231 | 6.7% | 17.3% |
| 50 | New Albany | 7,663 | $51,332 | $973 | 2.5% | 25.8% |
| 51 | Batesville | 7,387 | $51,727 | $895 | 4.8% | 29.9% |
| 52 | Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $1,185 | 5.1% | 20.6% |
| 53 | Waveland | 7,062 | $68,693 | $927 | 3.4% | 23.7% |
| 54 | Philadelphia | 6,996 | $50,788 | $791 | 8.0% | 25.9% |
| 55 | Kosciusko | 6,933 | $40,085 | $814 | 5.5% | 19.4% |
| 56 | Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $1,122 | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| 57 | West Hattiesburg | 6,715 | $39,366 | $978 | 11.4% | 30.6% |
| 58 | Holly Springs | 6,704 | $45,462 | $773 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| 59 | Columbia | 6,632 | $38,507 | $806 | 8.3% | 14.8% |
| 60 | Amory | 6,500 | $52,901 | $834 | 7.0% | 18.6% |
Mississippi is in the South region (East South Central division), with 2,946,779 residents, a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $56,447. The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 87.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,447 | 51 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 13 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.7% | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 87.0 | 2 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 50 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 2.4% | 49 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East South Central division: Alabama · Kentucky · Tennessee.
Mississippi is in the South region (East South Central division) and has 2,946,779 residents (the 35th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.6. Its economy produced about $165,525 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 37th among states and DC, equal to $56,172 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, which is 13th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.7% of employment, 8th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $40,120 a year ($19.29 an hour), 21% below the national median ($40,120 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Mississippi are Retail Salespersons (38,400 jobs, median $28,640); Fast Food and Counter Workers (31,220 jobs, median $22,610); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (30,750 jobs, median $36,400); Cashiers (30,490 jobs, median $26,390); Registered Nurses (29,060 jobs, median $77,090). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Pharmacists (median $133,230); Nurse Practitioners (median $124,730); Industrial Production Managers (median $118,660). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.5 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Mississippi: the regional price parity is 87.0 against 100 for the whole country (2nd lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $954 a month and the median household income $56,447, so a year of rent equals 20.3% of income; the median home value is $169,800. The state minimum wage is not set by state law, so the federal $7.25 applies. State income tax on wages: Flat 4.00%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
2.4% of residents were born abroad and 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 81.8% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit and 5.9% work from home; 14.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 26,116 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24,753 | 15.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20,484 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 13,672 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12,788 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10,139 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8,830 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6,815 | 4.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6,487 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6,360 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 6,147 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 5,292 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4,621 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 3,686 | 2.2% |
| Information | 2,897 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,790 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,783 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 1,075 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 923 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 866 | 0.5% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,800 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 55,600 | +3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 138,000 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 247,700 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 8,800 | -5.4% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 45,500 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 121,200 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 160,700 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 138,100 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 40,200 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 238,900 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,200,500 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 146,470 | 125.9 | 1.10 | $38,210 | $27,300 | $62,270 | -19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 109,560 | 94.2 | 1.07 | $24,280 | $18,100 | $37,390 | -31% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 122,680 | 105.5 | 1.20 | $37,940 | $27,420 | $64,210 | -14% |
| Sales and Related | 108,970 | 93.7 | 1.09 | $30,340 | $21,530 | $62,670 | -21% |
| Management | 47,430 | 40.8 | 0.57 | $96,610 | $50,770 | $186,940 | -24% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 48,720 | 41.9 | 0.62 | $66,540 | $39,970 | $119,990 | -20% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 86,090 | 74.0 | 1.17 | $66,630 | $37,860 | $132,690 | -23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 69,600 | 59.8 | 1.02 | $49,290 | $23,730 | $73,690 | -19% |
| Production | 98,260 | 84.5 | 1.53 | $41,000 | $29,230 | $72,550 | -13% |
| Healthcare Support | 51,050 | 43.9 | 0.86 | $29,360 | $22,880 | $43,510 | -23% |
| Construction and Extraction | 49,640 | 42.7 | 1.03 | $46,800 | $31,190 | $76,060 | -21% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 58,320 | 50.1 | 1.28 | $49,130 | $30,950 | $84,370 | -18% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 15,920 | 13.7 | 0.40 | $75,000 | $40,650 | $133,200 | -31% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 33,600 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $28,910 | $21,450 | $44,570 | -23% |
| Protective Service | 33,630 | 28.9 | 1.19 | $37,390 | $24,740 | $61,780 | -25% |
| Personal Care and Service | 23,470 | 20.2 | 0.96 | $26,970 | $18,420 | $56,220 | -26% |
| Community and Social Service | 17,620 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $46,530 | $29,270 | $73,670 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 14,360 | 12.3 | 0.73 | $81,750 | $45,220 | $134,120 | -18% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,010 | 7.7 | 0.59 | $43,580 | $24,660 | $83,150 | -31% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 8,200 | 7.1 | 0.74 | $64,770 | $40,330 | $116,450 | -22% |
| Legal | 6,140 | 5.3 | 0.63 | $62,130 | $36,570 | $158,600 | -39% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,300 | 3.7 | 1.32 | $37,510 | $16,670 | $61,270 | +2% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.7% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 38,400 | 1.32 | $28,640 | $22,120 | $41,990 | -19% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 31,220 | 1.08 | $22,610 | $18,530 | $29,090 | -28% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 30,750 | 1.39 | $36,400 | $27,740 | $47,280 | -10% |
| Cashiers | 30,490 | 1.32 | $26,390 | $20,240 | $33,750 | -20% |
| Registered Nurses | 29,060 | 1.15 | $77,090 | $60,610 | $100,350 | -21% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,160 | 1.57 | $51,820 | $35,710 | $79,550 | -12% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,420 | 1.10 | $34,270 | $27,360 | $46,600 | -8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 21,800 | 0.68 | $23,860 | $21,870 | $29,620 | -33% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,860 | 1.07 | $36,380 | $28,970 | $49,540 | -19% |
| Office Clerks, General | 17,600 | 0.95 | $34,900 | $21,410 | $52,780 | -22% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 16,800 | 1.60 | $39,070 | $29,130 | $63,170 | -12% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 15,940 | 0.96 | $28,380 | $21,490 | $38,180 | -23% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 15,190 | 0.89 | $21,370 | $15,330 | $39,420 | -39% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 14,720 | 1.15 | $37,340 | $25,770 | $57,870 | -21% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 14,550 | 1.27 | $44,350 | $28,570 | $70,110 | -11% |
| Nursing Assistants | 14,200 | 1.31 | $31,520 | $27,050 | $38,290 | -25% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 13,680 | 1.27 | $58,380 | $38,030 | $90,210 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 13,020 | 1.55 | $45,760 | $28,100 | $72,550 | -6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 12,160 | 1.18 | $42,840 | $28,210 | $62,390 | -15% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 11,330 | 1.85 | $38,620 | $30,310 | $55,810 | -15% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 11,170 | 2.33 | $22,670 | $18,540 | $28,790 | -27% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 11,060 | 1.07 | $49,790 | $46,020 | $62,990 | -22% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 10,770 | 1.02 | $29,560 | $22,010 | $36,880 | -21% |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,630 | 0.41 | $106,680 | $48,620 | $238,230 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 10,480 | 1.15 | $36,530 | $26,310 | $58,450 | -17% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 1.14 | $137,220 | $51,030 | $315,480 | +28% |
| Pharmacists | 3,050 | 1.27 | $133,230 | $97,260 | $158,230 | -5% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,690 | 1.94 | $124,730 | $98,780 | $156,830 | -6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,710 | 0.34 | $124,280 | $79,570 | $186,730 | -29% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,290 | 1.24 | $118,660 | $70,810 | $187,620 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 3,470 | 0.55 | $111,390 | $58,250 | $210,520 | -33% |
| Sales Managers | 1,870 | 0.39 | $108,750 | $58,350 | $217,460 | -27% |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,630 | 0.41 | $106,680 | $48,620 | $238,230 | +1% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,130 | 0.76 | $104,990 | $60,130 | $156,140 | -13% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,770 | 0.64 | $100,170 | $49,840 | $162,240 | -1% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,980 | 0.99 | $99,990 | $73,700 | $121,740 | -3% |
| Construction Managers | 1,640 | 0.58 | $99,520 | $63,610 | $161,580 | -13% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,280 | 0.96 | $98,160 | $62,140 | $166,640 | -21% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,570 | 0.71 | $98,000 | $62,210 | $136,990 | -6% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,700 | 0.86 | $96,030 | $53,850 | $183,570 | -16% |
| Industrial Engineers | 2,450 | 0.90 | $95,830 | $65,510 | $130,150 | -6% |
| Software Developers | 1,880 | 0.15 | $95,330 | $44,700 | $158,300 | -30% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,340 | 1.10 | $94,930 | $73,200 | $113,950 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 3,100 | 0.55 | $91,690 | $47,670 | $176,750 | -43% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,450 | 0.45 | $86,940 | $31,380 | $135,500 | -25% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 2,230 | 1.65 | $86,590 | $50,590 | $219,180 | -17% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,990 | 0.51 | $86,280 | $52,030 | $181,440 | -18% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 2,410 | 1.46 | $85,770 | $51,780 | $154,470 | -20% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,170 | 1.70 | $85,120 | $46,500 | $88,100 | -15% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,140 | 1.08 | $84,490 | $47,050 | $125,140 | -6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upholsterers | 2,410 | 16.01 | $44,930 | $32,070 | $50,880 | -3% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 2,490 | 9.37 | $30,510 | $24,420 | $38,130 | -32% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,220 | 7.77 | $49,620 | $35,550 | $60,150 | -0% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 1,910 | 6.24 | $36,960 | $28,320 | $51,450 | -14% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 1,140 | 6.04 | $30,140 | $15,940 | $33,950 | -16% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 6,470 | 5.93 | $37,890 | $28,870 | $41,170 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 1,030 | 5.30 | $58,010 | $39,890 | $76,310 | -9% |
| Gambling Dealers | 2,730 | 4.34 | $28,250 | $17,170 | $66,280 | -18% |
| Millwrights | 1,280 | 4.23 | $58,280 | $41,250 | $71,560 | -11% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 4,160 | 3.59 | $35,120 | $27,700 | $45,170 | -30% |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 2,270 | 2.89 | $37,600 | $26,840 | $44,220 | +3% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 3,540 | 2.85 | $33,880 | $30,420 | $47,440 | -13% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2,290 | 2.34 | $75,890 | $45,620 | $98,200 | -20% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 11,170 | 2.33 | $22,670 | $18,540 | $28,790 | -27% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 2,950 | 2.19 | $37,210 | $29,510 | $59,850 | -24% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,770 | 2.12 | $57,910 | $47,300 | $70,400 | -13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1,550 | 2.09 | $48,250 | $35,410 | $72,900 | -48% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 1,100 | 2.09 | $33,650 | $27,720 | $37,740 | -16% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 6,460 | 2.08 | $51,100 | $36,800 | $64,440 | -5% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 9,850 | 2.03 | $50,220 | $39,320 | $60,910 | -22% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 2,200 | 1.98 | $35,110 | $28,120 | $44,980 | -24% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 6,420 | 1.95 | $27,390 | $20,760 | $36,620 | -27% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,690 | 1.94 | $124,730 | $98,780 | $156,830 | -6% |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | 1,430 | 1.87 | $34,510 | $27,080 | $48,760 | -35% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 11,330 | 1.85 | $38,620 | $30,310 | $55,810 | -15% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 240 federal job postings open now in Mississippi (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 26 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 19 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 17 |
| Air Education and Training Command | 15 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 14 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 12 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 8 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Air National Guard Units | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| General Engineering | 10 |
| Medical Officer | 8 |
| Civil Engineering | 7 |
| Information Technology Management | 7 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 7 |
| Correctional Officer | 6 |
| Criminal Investigation | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Administrative Officer | 6 |
| Social Science | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 5 |
| Nurse | 5 |
| General Business And Industry | 4 |
| Contracting | 4 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,780 (213 postings).
The median wage in Mississippi is $40,120 a year ($19.29 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-21%). The 10th percentile earns $22,970 and the 90th $84,500.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 146,470 | 125.9 | 1.10 | $38,210 | $27,300 | $62,270 | -19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 109,560 | 94.2 | 1.07 | $24,280 | $18,100 | $37,390 | -31% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 122,680 | 105.5 | 1.20 | $37,940 | $27,420 | $64,210 | -14% |
| Sales and Related | 108,970 | 93.7 | 1.09 | $30,340 | $21,530 | $62,670 | -21% |
| Management | 47,430 | 40.8 | 0.57 | $96,610 | $50,770 | $186,940 | -24% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 48,720 | 41.9 | 0.62 | $66,540 | $39,970 | $119,990 | -20% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 86,090 | 74.0 | 1.17 | $66,630 | $37,860 | $132,690 | -23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 69,600 | 59.8 | 1.02 | $49,290 | $23,730 | $73,690 | -19% |
| Production | 98,260 | 84.5 | 1.53 | $41,000 | $29,230 | $72,550 | -13% |
| Healthcare Support | 51,050 | 43.9 | 0.86 | $29,360 | $22,880 | $43,510 | -23% |
| Construction and Extraction | 49,640 | 42.7 | 1.03 | $46,800 | $31,190 | $76,060 | -21% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 58,320 | 50.1 | 1.28 | $49,130 | $30,950 | $84,370 | -18% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 15,920 | 13.7 | 0.40 | $75,000 | $40,650 | $133,200 | -31% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 33,600 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $28,910 | $21,450 | $44,570 | -23% |
| Protective Service | 33,630 | 28.9 | 1.19 | $37,390 | $24,740 | $61,780 | -25% |
| Personal Care and Service | 23,470 | 20.2 | 0.96 | $26,970 | $18,420 | $56,220 | -26% |
| Community and Social Service | 17,620 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $46,530 | $29,270 | $73,670 | -20% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 14,360 | 12.3 | 0.73 | $81,750 | $45,220 | $134,120 | -18% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,010 | 7.7 | 0.59 | $43,580 | $24,660 | $83,150 | -31% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 8,200 | 7.1 | 0.74 | $64,770 | $40,330 | $116,450 | -22% |
| Legal | 6,140 | 5.3 | 0.63 | $62,130 | $36,570 | $158,600 | -39% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,300 | 3.7 | 1.32 | $37,510 | $16,670 | $61,270 | +2% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Mississippi ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | No state minimum law: federal $7.25 applies |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.00% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 87.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $954 |
| Median home value | $169,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.0% |
| Poverty rate | 18.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 81.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
2.4% of residents of Mississippi were born abroad (71,901 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 16,452 |
| Honduras | 5,520 |
| Guatemala | 4,437 |
| India | 4,177 |
| Vietnam | 3,869 |
| Philippines | 3,551 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,345 |
| Germany | 1,829 |
| Canada | 1,522 |
| Cuba | 1,284 |
| Colombia | 1,105 |
| England | 996 |
| Peru | 965 |
| Korea | 946 |
| Japan | 887 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 4.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$56,447 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
240 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.