Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 270 detailed occupations covering about 62,520 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.7% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $163,830 | +84.6% | 240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,410 | -10.9% | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $130,620 | -4% | 170 |
| Ship Engineers | $127,330 | +35.1% | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,270 | -1.6% | 270 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $114,490 | -2.1% | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $113,180 | -16.3% | 70 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $111,920 | -22.9% | 130 |
| Managers, All Other | $111,310 | -16.7% | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $107,660 | -35.4% | 440 |
| Chief Executives | $103,350 | +19% | 50 |
| Project Management Specialists | $103,180 | +4.7% | 110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,230 | -4.4% | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $101,670 | -40% | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,350 | +130.7% | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,380 | -21.3% | 100 |
| Veterinarians | $98,970 | -16.9% | 30 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,310 | -1.4% | 120 |
| Occupational Therapists | $96,760 | +0.4% | 60 |
| Chemists | $94,970 | +12.2% | 30 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,530 | -4.9% | 60 |
| Management Analysts | $89,810 | -9.7% | 160 |
| Facilities Managers | $88,910 | -13.1% | 60 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $87,480 | -4% | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $86,870 | -36.3% | 30 |