DOL Median (Mississippi)
$115,000
vs National
+64.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$133,256
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$115,000
+64.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Mississippi earns $115,000 in nominal terms, which is 64.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $133,256 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | $119,995 | 3 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | $115,000 | 2 |
| Mississippi State University | $49,380 | 2 |
| The University of Mississippi | $47,500 | 5 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Mississippi?
The median Physicists salary in Mississippi is $115,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Mississippi earns 64.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $133,256 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.