Median DOL Salary
$118,716
Total DOL Filings
332
Companies Hiring
62
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
HATTIESBURG, MS$118,716
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in HATTIESBURG, MS is 94.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in HATTIESBURG
Highest-Paying Occupations in HATTIESBURG
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $240,000 | +387.6% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,500 | +53.2% | 20 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,170 | -40.3% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -23.5% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,333 | -1.3% | 10 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,000 | -11.9% | 5 |
| Materials Scientists | $52,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Chemical Technicians | $42,099 | -22.2% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $39,894 | -37.8% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $38,100 | -33.8% | 5 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $32,950 | -30.1% | 6 |
| Musicians and Singers | $30,000 | N/A | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Mississippi
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Mississippi.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $236,860 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $231,580 | 780 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,490 | 270 |
| Psychiatrists | $195,210 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,010 | 880 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,630 | 2,110 |
| Pharmacists | $132,420 | 3,060 |
| Dentists, General | $128,570 | 830 |
| Chief Executives | $125,340 | 440 |
| Physicists | $120,640 | 70 |
Salary Trend in HATTIESBURG, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
HATTIESBURG, MS has a cost of living index of 86.3, which is 13.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $115,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $240,000 | $278,100 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,500 | $134,994 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,170 | $91,738 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | $84,589 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,333 | $73,387 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.