Median DOL Salary
$140,662
Total DOL Filings
103
Companies Hiring
40
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Meridian, MS$140,662
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Meridian, MS is 130.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Meridian
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 Meridian, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Meridian, 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Meridian, MS stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.