DOL Median (Mississippi)
$54,170
vs National
-22.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,769
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,170
-22.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Mississippi earns $54,170 in nominal terms, which is 22.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,769 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 |
|---|---|---|
| View, Inc. | $100,526 | 7 |
| SOLADIGM, INC. | $71,000 | 4 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $53,500 | 12 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | $53,340 | 1 |
| Mississippi State University | $50,318 | 10 |
| The University of Mississippi | $42,286 | 4 |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Mississippi?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Mississippi is $54,170 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Mississippi earns 22.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $62,769 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.