H-1B Salary in Mississippi, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Mississippi (FY2019–2026).2,868 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Mississippi.
Filing Volume Trend, Mississippi
Top H-1B Roles in Mississippi
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 268 | $97K | MS detail → |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 264 | $52K | Salary data → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 193 | $269K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 89 | $94K | MS detail → |
| Industrial Engineers | 84 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Physicians, All Other | 77 | $382K | MS detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 72 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 72 | $87K | Salary data → |
| Electrical Engineers | 70 | $94K | Salary data → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 63 | $87K | MS detail → |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 53 | $52K | Salary data → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 52 | $64K | Salary data → |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 45 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 44 | $108K | Salary data → |
| Hospitalists | 41 | $292K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Mississippi
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Mississippi (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Mississippi
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Mississippi, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itta Bena | 287 | 103 | $17K |
| Biloxi | 273 | 190 | $18K |
| Jackson | 270 | 244 | $95K |
| Gulfport | 233 | 127 | $18K |
| Hattiesburg | 175 | 159 | $65K |
| Mississippi State | 131 | 123 | $71K |
| Southaven | 99 | 83 | $48K |
| Pascagoula | 94 | 47 | $31K |
Explore H-1B Data by Role in Mississippi
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.