SOC 19-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Microbiologists — Mississippi
Mississippi
Median pay in Mississippi is $61,690 a year, 29.9% under the national median of $87,990 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Mississippi is $61,690 a year, 29.9% under the national median of $87,990 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,130 and $67,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,010 and the ninetieth at $115,210.
Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, Mississippi ranks 41st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 200th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,010 | −50.0% |
| 25th | $46,130 | −47.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,690 | −29.9% |
| 75th | $67,840 | −22.9% |
| 90th | $115,210 | +30.9% |
| Mean | $67,720 | −23.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $61,690 goes as far as $70,908 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,908US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,690 a year, 29.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,010 to $115,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 41st of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Microbiologists in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $61,690, or $29.66 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 $87,990, so pay in Mississippi is 29.9% 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 Mississippi earns more than $115,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,010 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.
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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