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# Meridian, MS Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends

**State:** [Mississippi Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 420
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 552
- Median salary: $42K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $33K – $52K
- Remote share: 2.4%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 552 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Meridian, MS runs 40% below the United States median ($42K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Meridian, MS: Hospitals and Health Care (33% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Meridian, MS

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 183 | — |
| Retail | 98 | $44K |
| Restaurants | 38 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 33 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Meridian, MS

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 39 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Meridian, MS

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Ochsner Health Jobs & Careers — Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ochsner-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 59 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 6 employers filed 13 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Meridian, MS

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Health | 5 | — |
| Meridian High School | 3 | — |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care | 16 | — |
| Yates Construction | 1 | — |
| Greenlight Financial Technology | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Meridian, MS?

Healthcare, education, defense support, manufacturing, and retail are among the main hiring sectors in Meridian. Its mix of hospital systems, military activity, schools, and practical industrial employers gives the city a more diversified base than many mid-sized Mississippi markets.
### Who are the top employers in Meridian, MS?

Key employers around Meridian include Anderson Regional Health System, East Mississippi State Hospital, NAS Meridian-linked operations, schools, and manufacturers. The employer table on this page shows which organizations currently have the strongest demand for local roles.
### Is military-adjacent work a major part of the Meridian market?

Yes. NAS Meridian helps support a meaningful layer of civilian, contractor, training, maintenance, and service work in the area. Even if you are not pursuing a direct defense role, that military presence can influence hiring in logistics, facilities, healthcare, and local business services.
### Are remote jobs common in Meridian, MS?

Remote jobs are available in Meridian, especially in administration and selected professional functions, but they are not the main driver of the market. Hospitals, schools, defense support, manufacturing, and retail operations still create a larger share of on-site demand.
### How can I expand my search beyond Meridian, MS?

Compare Meridian with Laurel and Jackson using the nearby-city links, then open the <a href="/locations/mississippi">Mississippi jobs page</a> for a statewide view. That helps you weigh local employer mix against larger metro opportunities.
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