DOL Median (Mississippi)
$51,000
vs National
-48.5%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,096
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,000
-48.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Mississippi earns $51,000 in nominal terms, which is 48.5% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,096 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 | $90,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Economists make in Mississippi?
The median Economists salary in Mississippi is $51,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Mississippi earns 48.5% less than the national median of $99,100, or $59,096 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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