DOL Median (Mississippi)
$87,125
vs National
+40.5%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$100,956
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,125
+40.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Mississippi earns $87,125 in nominal terms, which is 40.5% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $100,956 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | $87,125 | 5 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Mississippi?
The median Sociologists salary in Mississippi is $87,125 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Mississippi earns 40.5% more than the national median of $62,000, or $100,956 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.