DOL Median (Mississippi)
$44,000
vs National
-15.6%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,985
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,000
-15.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Mississippi earns $44,000 in nominal terms, which is 15.6% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,985 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 State University | $45,000 | 14 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | $44,322 | 39 |
| The University of Mississippi | $44,000 | 51 |
| Jackson State University | $40,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Mississippi?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Mississippi is $44,000 based on 73 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Mississippi earns 15.6% less than the national median of $52,140, or $50,985 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.