Cost of living

Cost of living in Mississippi: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Mississippi is about $933/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 297 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo6%
Nurse Anesthetist$13,896/mo7%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$8,610/mo11%
Pharmacist$8,475/mo11%
Chief Executive$7,978/mo12%
Nurse Practitioner$7,185/mo13%
Sales Manager$7,004/mo13%
Industrial Production Manager$6,994/mo13%
IT Manager$6,935/mo13%
Optometrist$6,859/mo14%
Dentist$6,858/mo14%
Purchasing Manager$6,581/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$6,460/mo14%
Veterinarian$6,401/mo15%
Electrical Engineer$6,392/mo15%
Actuary$6,345/mo15%
Civil Engineer$6,337/mo15%
Physical Therapist$6,268/mo15%
Network Architect$6,248/mo15%
Financial Manager$6,229/mo15%
Occupational Therapist$6,174/mo15%
Lawyer$6,137/mo15%
Human Resources Manager$5,945/mo16%
Public Relations Manager$5,849/mo16%
Information Security Analyst$5,716/mo16%
Marketing Manager$5,684/mo16%
Administrative Services Manager$5,626/mo17%
Industrial Engineer$5,560/mo17%
Software Developer$5,537/mo17%
Mechanical Engineer$5,485/mo17%
Operations Research Analyst$5,445/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$5,437/mo17%
Construction Manager$5,415/mo17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$5,383/mo17%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$5,363/mo17%
Chemist$5,314/mo18%
Computer Hardware Engineer$5,292/mo18%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$5,242/mo18%
Systems Analyst$5,201/mo18%
Database Administrator$5,173/mo18%
Facilities Manager$5,173/mo18%
Network Administrator$5,121/mo18%
Operations Manager$5,013/mo19%
Financial Analyst$5,003/mo19%
Project Management Specialist$5,001/mo19%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,922/mo19%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$4,866/mo19%
Speech Pathologist$4,807/mo19%
Architect$4,715/mo20%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,612/mo20%
Financial Examiner$4,601/mo20%
Sonographer$4,513/mo21%
Registered Nurse$4,509/mo21%
Logistician$4,419/mo21%
Labor Relations Specialist$4,412/mo21%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$4,391/mo21%
Management Consultant$4,325/mo22%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,310/mo22%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$4,295/mo22%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,244/mo22%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,200/mo22%
Computer Programmer$4,126/mo23%
Production and Operating Worker$4,117/mo23%
Dental Hygienist$4,110/mo23%
Cost Estimator$4,106/mo23%
Construction Supervisor$4,096/mo23%
Claims Adjuster$4,087/mo23%
Data Scientist$4,069/mo23%
Instructional Coordinator$4,058/mo23%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,036/mo23%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,024/mo23%
Chiropractor$4,007/mo23%
Compliance Officer$3,986/mo23%
Accountant$3,981/mo23%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,966/mo24%
Respiratory Therapist$3,952/mo24%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,873/mo24%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$3,871/mo24%
Insurance Underwriter$3,864/mo24%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$3,816/mo24%
Electrician$3,808/mo25%
Medical Scientist$3,797/mo25%
Web Developer$3,768/mo25%
Real Estate Agent$3,757/mo25%
Dietitian$3,749/mo25%
Postal Service Clerk$3,739/mo25%
Police and Detective$3,715/mo25%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,713/mo25%
Credit Analyst$3,680/mo25%
School Counselor$3,524/mo26%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,522/mo26%
Computer Network Support Specialist$3,518/mo27%
Plumber$3,511/mo27%
Healthcare Social Worker$3,453/mo27%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,446/mo27%
Sales Representative$3,435/mo27%
Market Research Analyst$3,428/mo27%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,420/mo27%
Radiologic Technologist$3,412/mo27%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,410/mo27%
Food Service Manager$3,399/mo27%
HR Specialist$3,394/mo27%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$3,373/mo28%
Training and Development Specialist$3,360/mo28%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,321/mo28%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,301/mo28%
Librarian$3,297/mo28%
Biological Technician$3,268/mo29%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,264/mo29%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$3,260/mo29%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$3,257/mo29%
Welder$3,245/mo29%
High School Teacher$3,242/mo29%
Fundraiser$3,235/mo29%
Paramedic$3,226/mo29%
Chef$3,221/mo29%
Special Ed Teacher$3,214/mo29%
Loan Officer$3,197/mo29%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,189/mo29%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,176/mo29%
Public Relations Specialist$3,172/mo29%
Elementary School Teacher$3,162/mo30%
Truck Driver$3,148/mo30%
Clergy$3,143/mo30%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,137/mo30%
Machinist$3,120/mo30%
Diesel Mechanic$3,077/mo30%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,070/mo30%
Insurance Agent$3,064/mo30%
Property Manager$3,011/mo31%
Advertising Sales Agent$2,996/mo31%
HVAC Technician$2,987/mo31%
Surgical Technologist$2,979/mo31%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,974/mo31%
Sheet Metal Worker$2,974/mo31%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$2,972/mo31%
Writer$2,971/mo31%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$2,969/mo31%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,960/mo32%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,951/mo32%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,946/mo32%
IT Support Specialist$2,927/mo32%
Interior Designer$2,919/mo32%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$2,909/mo32%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$2,907/mo32%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$2,866/mo33%
Carpenter$2,844/mo33%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,838/mo33%
Skincare Specialist$2,838/mo33%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$2,827/mo33%
Equipment Operator$2,812/mo33%
Editor$2,807/mo33%
Journalist$2,803/mo33%
Producers and Director$2,791/mo33%
Sports Coach$2,791/mo33%
Residential Advisor$2,779/mo34%
Graphic Designer$2,773/mo34%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$2,731/mo34%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$2,714/mo34%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,705/mo34%
Social Worker$2,705/mo34%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,704/mo35%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,704/mo35%
Tutor$2,704/mo35%
Security Worker$2,696/mo35%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$2,692/mo35%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$2,683/mo35%
Police Officer$2,670/mo35%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,607/mo36%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$2,600/mo36%
Massage Therapist$2,599/mo36%
Audio and Video Technician$2,595/mo36%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$2,589/mo36%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$2,587/mo36%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$2,577/mo36%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,573/mo36%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,559/mo36%
Retail Supervisor$2,543/mo37%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$2,499/mo37%
Roofer$2,497/mo37%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,493/mo37%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,491/mo37%
Painter$2,489/mo37%
Bookkeeper$2,488/mo38%
Medical Records Specialist$2,483/mo38%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,475/mo38%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,466/mo38%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$2,463/mo38%
Maintenance Worker$2,453/mo38%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,447/mo38%
Pharmacy Technician$2,446/mo38%
Printing Press Operator$2,446/mo38%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,434/mo38%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,433/mo38%
Fitness Trainer$2,432/mo38%
Photographer$2,427/mo38%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,416/mo39%
Medical Equipment Repairer$2,414/mo39%
Delivery Driver$2,404/mo39%
Auto Mechanic$2,399/mo39%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,396/mo39%
Dental Assistant$2,386/mo39%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,384/mo39%
Pest Control Worker$2,384/mo39%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,359/mo40%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,357/mo40%
Firefighter$2,348/mo40%
Construction Laborer$2,318/mo40%
Bill and Account Collector$2,289/mo41%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,287/mo41%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,283/mo41%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,280/mo41%
Correctional Officer$2,278/mo41%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,272/mo41%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,261/mo41%
Personal Service Worker$2,253/mo41%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,253/mo41%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,250/mo41%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,230/mo42%
Order Clerk$2,223/mo42%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,220/mo42%
Medical Assistant$2,213/mo42%
Warehouse Worker$2,206/mo42%
Admin Assistant$2,197/mo42%
Food Batchmaker$2,192/mo43%
Customer Service Rep$2,191/mo43%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,182/mo43%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,180/mo43%
Teller$2,153/mo43%
Phlebotomist$2,131/mo44%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$2,122/mo44%
Food Service Supervisor$2,120/mo44%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,096/mo45%
Data Entry Keyer$2,062/mo45%
Office Clerk$2,047/mo46%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,042/mo46%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,038/mo46%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,035/mo46%
Bus Drivers, School$2,028/mo46%
Couriers and Messenger$2,028/mo46%
Baker$2,021/mo46%
Telemarketer$2,008/mo46%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,000/mo47%
EMT$1,986/mo47%
Tax Preparer$1,974/mo47%
File Clerk$1,971/mo47%
Tire Repairers and Changer$1,958/mo48%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$1,957/mo48%
Social and Human Service Assistant$1,953/mo48%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$1,951/mo48%
Psychiatric Technician$1,944/mo48%
Counter and Rental Clerk$1,937/mo48%
Landscaper$1,932/mo48%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$1,927/mo48%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$1,922/mo49%
Receptionist$1,910/mo49%
Nursing Assistant$1,905/mo49%
Restaurant Cook$1,882/mo50%
Parts Salesperson$1,856/mo50%
Security Guard$1,853/mo50%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$1,821/mo51%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$1,812/mo51%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,806/mo52%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,797/mo52%
Retail Salesperson$1,797/mo52%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$1,778/mo52%
Preschool Teacher$1,737/mo54%
Recreation Worker$1,730/mo54%
Library Technician$1,698/mo55%
Janitor$1,669/mo56%
Parking Attendant$1,646/mo57%
Hairdresser$1,629/mo57%
Cooks, Short Order$1,626/mo57%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,619/mo58%
School Bus Monitor$1,543/mo60%
Food Preparation Worker$1,542/mo61%
Animal Caretaker$1,513/mo62%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$1,493/mo62%
Dishwasher$1,493/mo62%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,487/mo63%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,484/mo63%
Home Health Aide$1,483/mo63%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,483/mo63%
Cashier$1,424/mo66%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,424/mo66%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,422/mo66%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,420/mo66%
Teaching Assistant$1,417/mo66%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,416/mo66%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,407/mo66%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,405/mo66%
Bartender$1,398/mo67%
Childcare Worker$1,391/mo67%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,389/mo67%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,376/mo68%
Server$1,321/mo71%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,258/mo74%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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