Median DOL Salary
$202,626
Total DOL Filings
91
Companies Hiring
18
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Laurel, MS$202,626
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Laurel, MS is 232.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Laurel
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Farms LLC | 28 | $22,901 | Other | |
| SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 25 | $400,000 | Other | |
| FUSION INFO TECH INC | 7 | $72,500 | Other | |
| HOWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. | 6 | $59,900 | Other | |
| LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT | 6 | $45,150 | Other | |
| JEFFERSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES | 6 | $240,000 | Other | |
| Family Health Center | 5 | $141,000 | Other | |
| JEFFERSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES P A | 3 | $350,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 3 | $105,645 | Other | |
| HATTIESBURG CLINIC P A | 3 | $270,000 | Other | |
| SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENETER | 2 | $325,000 | Other | |
| PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES | 1 | $230,000 | Other | |
| RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P. A. | 1 | $130,853 | Other | |
| SOTUH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 1 | $405,000 | Other | |
| GLOBAL TEACHERS RESEARCH & RESOURCES INC | 1 | $39,150 | Other | |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 1 | $89,635 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Laurel
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $375,000 | +661.9% | 9 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $45,150 | -8.5% | 5 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $18,824 | -45.6% | 28 |
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 Laurel, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Laurel, 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 | $375,000 | $434,531 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $45,150 | $52,318 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $18,824 | $21,812 |
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.