Mississippi has a state income tax rate of up to 5.0%. The highest paying profession in Mississippi is Surgeon at $274,750/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Mississippi, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $274,750 | $132.09 |
| Pilot | Transport | $155,700 | $74.86 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $103,150 | $49.59 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $101,400 | $48.75 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $96,700 | $46.49 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $77,650 | $37.33 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $76,200 | $36.63 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $75,200 | $36.15 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $72,400 | $34.81 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $63,500 | $30.53 |
| Accountant | Finance | $62,300 | $29.95 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $60,550 | $29.11 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $54,350 | $26.13 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $53,950 | $25.94 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $53,750 | $25.84 |
| Plumber | Trades | $49,550 | $23.82 |
| School Counselor | Education | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| Teacher | Education | $48,200 | $23.17 |
| Electrician | Trades | $48,050 | $23.10 |
| Librarian | Education | $47,750 | $22.96 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $47,650 | $22.91 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $46,200 | $22.21 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $44,700 | $21.49 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $44,150 | $21.23 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $43,900 | $21.11 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $43,900 | $21.11 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $42,350 | $20.36 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $42,300 | $20.34 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $41,700 | $20.05 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $41,250 | $19.83 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $40,350 | $19.40 |
| Mason | Trades | $39,300 | $18.89 |
| Roofer | Trades | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $37,350 | $17.96 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $36,900 | $17.74 |
| Welder | Trades | $36,650 | $17.62 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| Painter | Trades | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $35,700 | $17.16 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $33,400 | $16.06 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $33,400 | $16.06 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $31,750 | $15.26 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $31,450 | $15.12 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $30,300 | $14.57 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $30,300 | $14.57 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $26,050 | $12.52 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $24,500 | $11.78 |