DOL Median (Mississippi)
$50,000
vs National
-20.6%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,937
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-20.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Mississippi earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.6% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,937 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Food US, LLC | $63,023 | 3 |
| USA YEAST COMPANY, LLC | $53,100 | 3 |
| Reed Food Technology | $50,000 | 5 |
| Mississippi State University | $47,733 | 17 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Mississippi?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Mississippi is $50,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Mississippi earns 20.6% less than the national median of $63,000, or $57,937 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.