Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Mississippi

Other biological scientists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $95,980 a year) and the least in Jackson ($88,440), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $95,580 and the median at $91,170 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$95,980
Jackson$88,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$95,980	$96,100	$81,330	$73,245	90
Jackson	$88,440	$94,520	$61,110	$68,242	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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