DOL Median (Mississippi)
$49,250
vs National
-1.5%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,068
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,250
-1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Mississippi earns $49,250 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,068 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUBLISHING CORP. | $60,000 | 1 |
| Alcorn State University | $38,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Mississippi?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Mississippi is $49,250 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Mississippi earns 1.5% less than the national median of $50,000, or $57,068 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.