SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Upper East Mississippi
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
At $79,160, median pay for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Upper East Mississippi, MS tracks the national median of $84,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $79,160, median pay for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Upper East Mississippi, MS tracks the national median of $84,620 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $164,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,960 to $97,190.
Employment stands at 330, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $63,790. Of the 440 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 63rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | −57.1% |
| 25th | $49,960 | −41.0% |
| Median (50th) | $79,160 | −6.5% |
| 75th | $97,190 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $164,210 | +94.1% |
| Mean | $85,080 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $63,790 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper East Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $79,160 goes as far as $90,989 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,989US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,160 a year, 6.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,280 to $164,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $63,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Upper East Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $79,160, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,620, so pay in Upper East Mississippi, MS is 6.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Upper East Mississippi, MS earns more than $164,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $63,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Upper East Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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