DOL Median (Mississippi)
$48,000
vs National
-16.9%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,620
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-16.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Mississippi earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.9% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,620 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University | $48,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Mississippi?
The median Geographers salary in Mississippi is $48,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Mississippi earns 16.9% less than the national median of $57,764, or $55,620 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.