Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in Mississippi

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$49,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Mississippi)
$49,000
vs National
-3.9%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,779
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$49,000
-3.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in Mississippi earns $49,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,779 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in Mississippi?

The median Microbiologists salary in Mississippi is $49,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in Mississippi earns 3.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $56,779 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.