Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Mississippi

Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $121,850 a year) and the least in Jackson ($85,040), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $115,470 and the median at $112,400 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$121,850
Jackson$85,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$121,850	$122,100	$101,190	$90,408	90
Jackson	$85,040	$80,660	$66,390	$65,986	89

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

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 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 19-2042.
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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