DOL Median (Mississippi)
$60,578
vs National
+20.9%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,195
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,578
+20.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Mississippi earns $60,578 in nominal terms, which is 20.9% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,195 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| Valent USA LLC | $75,358 | 4 |
| Valent U.S.A. LLC | $64,583 | 1 |
| VALENT USA CORPORTATION | $60,578 | 3 |
| The University of Mississippi | $51,500 | 2 |
| Mississippi State University | $45,000 | 21 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Mississippi?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Mississippi is $60,578 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Mississippi earns 20.9% more than the national median of $50,108, or $70,195 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.