DOL Median (Mississippi)
$44,685
vs National
-29.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,779
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,685
-29.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Mississippi earns $44,685 in nominal terms, which is 29.7% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,779 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Ionics Incorporated | $75,000 | 5 |
| Burrows Paper Corporation | $65,000 | 1 |
| PHARMA PAC,LLC | $60,694 | 1 |
| Mississippi State University | $47,185 | 17 |
| NOTRUM LABORATORIES, INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | $41,746 | 2 |
| EMILIA RESOURCES LLC | $38,000 | 1 |
| The University of Mississippi | $37,336 | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Mississippi
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $220,000Dentists, General · $150,821Compliance Officers · $130,000Veterinarians · $125,000Pharmacists · $121,680Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Mississippi?
The median Chemists salary in Mississippi is $44,685 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Mississippi earns 29.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $51,779 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.