Prevailing Wage in Mississippi
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 873 certified filings in Mississippi
$239,200Median Prevailing Wage
$107,336Avg. Actual Salary
+39%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
873Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Mississippi is $239,200 across 873 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 39% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Mississippi
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 313 | $48,030 |
| Level II | 250 | $70,928 |
| Level III | 167 | $90,646 |
| Level IV | 105 | $96,387 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Mississippi: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 51 | $64,809 | $107,108 |
| Elementary Teacher | 26 | $53,895 | $58,194 |
| Special Education Teacher | 25 | $50,128 | $54,763 |
| Software Developer | 22 | $82,429 | $90,151 |
| Mathematics Teacher | 17 | $51,190 | $56,015 |
| Assistant Professor of Medicine | 13 | $180,761 | $318,167 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 12 | $54,908 | $56,289 |
| Instructor | 12 | $57,618 | $87,852 |
| Medical Technologist | 9 | $36,633 | $51,248 |
| High School Mathematics Teacher | 9 | $39,906 | $45,350 |
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