Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 287 detailed occupations covering about 76,160 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 25.6% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Architectural and Engineering Managers $132,700 -19.8% 30
Pharmacists $130,690 -3.9% 230
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $127,290 +73.8% 50
Nurse Practitioners $120,590 -4.5% 320
Commercial Pilots $116,540 +3.1% 50
Industrial Production Managers $111,630 -4.6% 90
Chief Executives $109,920 +26.5% 50
Sales Managers $109,180 -19.2% 90
Computer and Information Systems Managers $107,550 -36.6% 30
Physician Assistants $105,550 -18.8% 40
Human Resources Managers $102,610 -24.7% 40
Financial Managers $98,160 -12.4% 300
Occupational Therapists $97,650 +1.3% 60
Physical Therapists $97,180 -2.5% 130
Civil Engineers $95,320 -42.8% 80
Software Developers $86,960 -47.8% 40
Mechanical Engineers $86,880 +97.8% 40
Electrical Engineers $86,770 -18.9% 40
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $83,720 -5.6% 30
Medical and Health Services Managers $83,720 -24.4% 350
Industrial Engineers $82,280 -17.2% 130
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,240 -19.9% 110
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,870 +9.1% 70
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,600 +30.3% 60
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $80,590 +31.5% 90

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 3,300 $21,570
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,220 $31,830
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,090 $20,990
Retail Salespersons 1,900 $27,750
Registered Nurses 1,890 $67,550
Office Clerks, General 1,740 $29,950
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,680 $30,150
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,660 $45,300
General and Operations Managers 1,400 $73,670
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,370 $47,700
Nursing Assistants 1,340 $27,990
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,290 $22,950
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,280 $47,720
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,210 $36,060
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,210 $30,590
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,140 $18,910
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,100 $35,210
Correctional Officers and Jailers 990 $36,710
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 950 $48,480
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 860 $37,320
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 820 $29,430
Waiters and Waitresses 810 $20,120
Customer Service Representatives 800 $29,520
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 780 $48,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 770 $38,430
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