DOL Median (Mississippi)
$62,500
vs National
+21.3%
National: $51,542BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,422
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,500
+21.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,542
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Mississippi earns $62,500 in nominal terms, which is 21.3% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,422 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $65,000 | 2 |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | $60,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Mississippi?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Mississippi is $62,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Mississippi earns 21.3% more than the national median of $51,542, or $72,422 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.