Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Hattiesburg, MS
Careers in Hattiesburg, MS: pay and employment for 133 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 25620), which includes Hattiesburg and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Hattiesburg city limits.
Quick answer
In the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan area (CBSA 25620), BLS OEWS counted 62,230 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $37,750 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($97,860), Registered Nurse ($76,270), Office Manager ($55,670). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (2,600), Registered Nurse (2,190), Cashier (2,110).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan area at 87.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 12% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Operations Manager$97,860 median · 560 employed
- Registered Nurse$76,270 median · 2,190 employed
- Office Manager$55,670 median · 680 employed
- High School Teacher$49,590 median · 670 employed
- LPN$48,350 median · 530 employed
- Truck Driver$48,200 median · 830 employed
- Store Manager$45,910 median · 840 employed
- Bookkeeper$40,230 median · 630 employed
- Maintenance Technician$38,810 median · 850 employed
- Customer Service Representative$36,700 median · 1,280 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate2,600 employed · $28,410 median
- Registered Nurse2,190 employed · $76,270 median
- Cashier2,110 employed · $26,040 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1,960 employed · $22,550 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides1,460 employed · $25,410 median
- Customer Service Representative1,280 employed · $36,700 median
- Stocker1,100 employed · $31,040 median
- Material Handler1,070 employed · $34,260 median
- Cooks, Fast Food1,010 employed · $23,470 median
- Server1,010 employed · $21,830 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Office Manager$55,670 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$48,350 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Truck Driver$48,200 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Store Manager$45,910 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Bookkeeper$40,230 median · Some college, no degree
- Maintenance Technician$38,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Customer Service Representative$36,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Clerks, General$35,690 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Administrative Assistant$35,620 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,750 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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All 133 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Hattiesburg, MS | $28,410U.S. $35,410 | $30,070 | 2,600 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Hattiesburg, MS | $76,270U.S. $97,550 | $74,300 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS | $26,040U.S. $32,880 | $25,740 | 2,110 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Hattiesburg, MS | $22,550U.S. $31,200 | $23,180 | 1,960 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Hattiesburg, MS | $25,410U.S. $35,800 | $25,670 | 1,460 | n/a | n/a |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Hattiesburg, MS | $36,700U.S. $44,770 | $37,440 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Hattiesburg, MS | $31,040U.S. $37,330 | $32,700 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Hattiesburg, MS | $34,260U.S. $40,240 | $35,020 | 1,070 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS | $23,470U.S. $30,890 | $23,720 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS | $21,830U.S. $35,230 | $24,390 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Hattiesburg, MS | $38,810U.S. $49,590 | $43,070 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Hattiesburg, MS | $30,440U.S. $42,260 | $31,690 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS | $45,910U.S. $48,520 | $48,680 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Hattiesburg, MS | $48,200U.S. $58,640 | $50,820 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Hattiesburg, MS | $35,690U.S. $45,010 | $35,940 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS | $27,400U.S. $36,840 | $28,320 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Hattiesburg, MS | $35,620U.S. $47,540 | $38,250 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Hattiesburg, MS | $34,750U.S. $44,080 | $38,130 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS | $55,670U.S. $69,500 | $58,750 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Hattiesburg, MS | $49,590U.S. $72,040 | $53,130 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS | $40,230U.S. $50,670 | $43,200 | 630 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Hattiesburg, MS | $28,270U.S. $35,320 | $29,100 | 620 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Hattiesburg, MS | $29,360U.S. $37,390 | $29,340 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Hattiesburg, MS | $97,860U.S. $105,770 | $118,550 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Hattiesburg, MS | $48,350U.S. $64,400 | $49,950 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,850U.S. $38,010 | $30,460 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,650U.S. $63,970 | $50,800 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,590U.S. $36,780 | $25,220 | 440 | n/a | n/a |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,080U.S. $76,210 | $44,660 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,700U.S. $50,620 | $45,390 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,620U.S. $44,860 | $41,330 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,700U.S. $47,120 | $37,570 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,740U.S. $79,920 | $69,340 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,690U.S. $72,080 | $60,840 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,050U.S. $123,860 | $100,070 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,600U.S. $37,450 | $28,340 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,260U.S. $79,860 | $73,250 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,320U.S. $83,680 | $76,970 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,650U.S. $35,510 | $25,410 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,300U.S. $132,300 | $119,160 | 340 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,520U.S. $74,450 | $74,920 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,560U.S. $76,690 | $70,460 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,950U.S. $45,690 | $37,380 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,590U.S. $34,980 | $22,500 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,640U.S. $45,260 | $40,180 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,160U.S. $44,650 | $36,150 | 280 | n/a | n/a |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,020U.S. $50,260 | $36,480 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,190U.S. $48,070 | $41,240 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,590U.S. $39,150 | $32,310 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,920 | not published | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,290U.S. $64,370 | $52,740 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,760U.S. $38,020 | $32,610 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,580U.S. $63,190 | $55,420 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,000U.S. $75,940 | $59,180 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,470U.S. $45,750 | $38,960 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,530U.S. $50,020 | $40,600 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,850U.S. $46,420 | $40,220 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,540U.S. $166,570 | $121,270 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,090U.S. $80,110 | $55,050 | 220 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,450U.S. $50,270 | $45,890 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,360U.S. $83,050 | $80,040 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,610U.S. $64,650 | $51,890 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,800U.S. $49,230 | $42,910 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $60,580 | $46,360 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,600U.S. $51,140 | $43,960 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,260U.S. $33,980 | $25,120 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,180U.S. $34,810 | $24,940 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,230U.S. $31,200 | $22,710 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,790U.S. $35,360 | $27,920 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,810U.S. $41,300 | $35,610 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,470U.S. $43,030 | $36,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,410U.S. $49,230 | $66,880 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,620U.S. $48,570 | $45,700 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,710U.S. $102,320 | $88,750 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,830U.S. $38,140 | $33,150 | 190 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,640U.S. $62,930 | $51,530 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,290U.S. $48,500 | $39,310 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,980U.S. $35,070 | $25,390 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,650U.S. $35,830 | $27,880 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,420U.S. $105,870 | $83,880 | 180 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,980U.S. $38,630 | $37,710 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,060U.S. $60,550 | $59,740 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $59,850 | $49,590 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,940U.S. $62,890 | $59,370 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $38,770 | $42,360 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,880U.S. $105,850 | $72,820 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,530U.S. $59,550 | $47,990 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,980U.S. $140,910 | $126,810 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $319,400U.S. $265,930 | $256,630 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,360U.S. $34,340 | $33,760 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,030U.S. $61,770 | $58,570 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,570U.S. $78,760 | $54,210 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,570U.S. $159,670 | $103,010 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,240U.S. $69,990 | $52,740 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,500U.S. $53,750 | $53,870 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,270U.S. $69,390 | $63,620 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,430U.S. $64,330 | $54,620 | 150 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,390U.S. $44,470 | $38,280 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,800U.S. $64,520 | $65,410 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,510U.S. $61,860 | $52,350 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,790U.S. $65,120 | $50,470 | 140 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,580U.S. $102,760 | $92,300 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $74,260 | $50,960 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,440U.S. $47,320 | $63,670 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,830U.S. $59,280 | $33,080 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,310U.S. $48,700 | $42,690 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,470U.S. $114,130 | $98,620 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,730U.S. $41,670 | $23,760 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,170U.S. $82,280 | $58,510 | 120 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,430U.S. $32,150 | $22,850 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,280 | not published | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,210U.S. $78,660 | $53,550 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,440U.S. $148,270 | $109,890 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,300U.S. $102,440 | $108,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,290U.S. $77,440 | $65,010 | 110 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,380U.S. $44,910 | $31,490 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,720U.S. $58,940 | $38,490 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,460U.S. $36,560 | $32,680 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,780U.S. $37,160 | $28,850 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,990U.S. $107,230 | $93,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $80,730 | $66,470 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,980U.S. $69,280 | $55,770 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,050U.S. $62,890 | $48,520 | 100 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,900U.S. $66,270 | $56,420 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,120U.S. $74,750 | $65,740 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,820U.S. $60,600 | $55,510 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,090U.S. $106,040 | $65,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,410U.S. $93,530 | $43,100 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,980U.S. $47,160 | $34,950 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,130U.S. $87,520 | $76,440 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,360U.S. $47,030 | $36,160 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,070U.S. $45,920 | $33,640 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Hattiesburg, MS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,590U.S. $61,010 | $50,550 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Hattiesburg, MS
- BLS source geography
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 25620
- States
- Mississippi
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hattiesburg, MS?
In the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan area (CBSA 25620), BLS OEWS counted 62,230 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $37,750 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($97,860), Registered Nurse ($76,270), Office Manager ($55,670).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 25620), which includes Hattiesburg and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Hattiesburg city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 25620). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in hattiesburg ms”, “high paying jobs in hattiesburg, ms”, “careers in hattiesburg ms” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).