These are the 10 best paying jobs in Mississippi in 2025, ranking says
Living and working in Mississippi could significantly benefit your wallet — if you play your cards right.
The Magnolia State is the second-most affordable state to live in 2025, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking. It is also experiencing one of the highest employment growth rates in the country, an October report found, McClatchy News reported.
While the state has the lowest median household income in the country, at $44,966, according to World Population Review, there are still some high paying employment opportunities available.
A recent ranking by Nexford University found the 10 best paying jobs in Mississippi in 2025.
Here’s a look at those jobs along with how many opportunities are available nationally:
1. Physician/ Surgeon
Average salary: $234,000
Job outlook (nationally): 24,200 employment opportunities
2. Psychiatrist
Average salary: $234,000
Job outlook: 1,900 employment opportunities
3. Airline Pilot
Average salary: $209,000
Job outlook: 16,800 employment opportunities
4. Dentist
Average salary: $197,800
Job outlook: 5,100 employment opportunities
5. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Average salary: $173,200
Job outlook: 29,200 employment opportunities
6. Chief Executive Officer
Average salary: $129,700
Job outlook: 311,600 employment opportunities
7. Physician Assistant
Average salary: $118,500
Job outlook: 12,200 employment opportunities
8. Pharmacist
Average salary: $115,400
Job outlook: 13,000 job openings
9. Actuary
Average salary: $110,300
Job outlook: 2,300 job openings
10. Computer and Information Research Scientist
Average salary: $107,100
Job outlook: 3,400 employment opportunities
Which jobs will have the most growth in MS?
Looking at data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nexford University found the best paying Mississippi jobs that are expected to have the highest level of growth. These are among the top jobs for growth:
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Actuary
- Physician Assistant
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse
What are the top employers for career growth in MS?
These are the best places to work in Mississippi for career growth, according to a recent study by Careerminds, McClatchy News reported:
1. Peavey Electronics in Meridian
2. University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson
3. Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
