DOL Median (Mississippi)
$60,000
vs National
-7.7%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,525
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Mississippi earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,525 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | $66,767 | 6 |
| The University of Mississippi | $59,405 | 4 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $54,000 | 8 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Mississippi?
The median Hydrologists salary in Mississippi is $60,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Mississippi earns 7.7% less than the national median of $65,004, or $69,525 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.