| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Mississippi, Mississippi | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $25,744 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $62,280 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $31,438 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $32,365 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $36,292 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $19,819 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $40,154 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $50,293 | $62,996 |
| Information | $33,130 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $34,104 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $30,552 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $44,838 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,074 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $22,367 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $32,731 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $30,159 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $23,165 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $11,673 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $22,475 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $35,674 | $51,719 |