DOL Median (Mississippi)
$57,000
vs National
-38.1%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,049
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,000
-38.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Mississippi earns $57,000 in nominal terms, which is 38.1% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,049 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC | $96,800 | 1 |
| University of New Orleans | $70,000 | 1 |
| The University of Mississippi | $67,000 | 3 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $57,000 | 1 |
| Mississippi State University | $54,496 | 6 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Mississippi?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Mississippi is $57,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Mississippi earns 38.1% less than the national median of $92,120, or $66,049 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.