Median DOL Salary
$41,959
Total DOL Filings
50
Companies Hiring
9
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Indianola, MS$41,959
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Indianola, MS is 31.1% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Indianola
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNFLOWER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 15 | $36,717 | Other | |
| Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 15 | $42,755 | Other | |
| INDIANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT | 8 | $37,040 | Other | |
| SUNFLOWER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DITRICT | 5 | $46,723 | Other | |
| Moon River Foods, Inc. | 4 | $48,000 | Other | |
| SUNFLOWER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOO | 3 | $47,190 | Other | |
| DOUBLE QUICK, INC. | 2 | $34,757 | Other | |
| SUNFLOWER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2 | $25,626 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Indianola
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $38,170 | -22.6% | 11 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $35,227 | -29.2% | 8 |
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 Indianola, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Indianola, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $38,170 | $44,229 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $35,227 | $40,819 |
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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.