SOC 19-4042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · 1 metro areas compared
At $28,880, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, 47.6% beneath the national figure of $55,090.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,880, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, 47.6% beneath the national figure of $55,090. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,880 and $28,880. The lowest tenth earn under $28,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,630.
Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 206th of 239 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,880 | −47.6% |
| 25th | $28,880 | −47.6% |
| Median (50th) | $28,880 | −47.6% |
| 75th | $28,880 | −47.6% |
| 90th | $58,630 | +6.4% |
| Mean | $33,630 | −39.0% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $39,250 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hattiesburg run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $28,880 goes as far as $33,195 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,195US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,880 a year, 47.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,880 to $58,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $39,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median annual wage is $28,880, or $13.88 per hour, 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 $55,090, so pay in Hattiesburg, MS is 47.6% 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 Hattiesburg, MS earns more than $58,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,880 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 Gulfport, at $39,250 per year.
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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