Median DOL Salary
$66,273
Total DOL Filings
37
Companies Hiring
1
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
MISS. STATE, MS$66,273
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in MISS. STATE, MS is 8.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in MISS. STATE
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | 42 | $67,295 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in MISS. STATE
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | -12.4% | 7 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $44,564 | -44% | 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 MISS. STATE, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
MISS. STATE, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | $103,129 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $44,564 | $51,639 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how MISS. STATE, MS stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in MISS. STATE, MS
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.