Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #49 of 51 · MS
21.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,000 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $64,770
Employment 8,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,330P25 $49,770 Median $64,770P75 $89,610P90 $116,450
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Mississippi earn between $40,330 and $116,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Mississippi is $74,000, about 21.8% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $83,780 | $90,070 | 720 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $79,080 | $85,610 | 1,560 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $64,720 | $71,030 | 580 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $64,200 | $71,760 | 1,070 |
| Jackson, MS | $62,880 | $68,710 | 2,260 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,880 | $70,810 | 590 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $55,060 | $61,960 | 400 |
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