State profile · MS
Healthcare wages in Mississippi
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 49 healthcare occupations in Mississippi.
State tax (avg)
4.4%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
87
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 49 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$544,130
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$325,610
- Physicians, Pathologists$261,570
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$252,960
- Family Medicine Physicians$235,630
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,860
- Occupational Therapy Aides$24,300
- Physical Therapist Aides$27,370
- Dietetic Technicians$28,690
- Orderlies$29,790
Every healthcare occupation in Mississippi
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
49 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $544,130 | $520,188 | 82 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $325,610 | $311,283 | 77 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,230 | $127,368 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $235,630 | $225,262 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,930 | $90,753 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,730 | $119,242 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,990 | $95,590 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,770 | $59,052 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $61,650 | $58,937 | 68 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $183,650 | $175,569 | 68 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,040 | $37,322 | 68 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $228,130 | $218,092 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $198,410 | $189,680 | 67 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $261,570 | $250,061 | 67 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $143,660 | $137,339 | 67 |
| Audiologists | allied | $80,740 | $77,187 | 67 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $88,100 | $84,224 | 67 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $78,130 | $74,692 | 67 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $105,370 | $100,734 | 67 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,640 | $48,412 | 67 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $76,520 | $73,153 | 67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $83,340 | $79,673 | 67 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,630 | $35,018 | 67 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,220 | $34,626 | 67 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $39,160 | $37,437 | 67 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,290 | $34,693 | 67 |
| Orderlies | support | $29,790 | $28,479 | 66 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $213,680 | $204,278 | 66 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $27,370 | $26,166 | 66 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $28,690 | $27,428 | 66 |
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