Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Mississippi

Other social scientists and related workers in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $92,090 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($89,920), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $90,040 and the median at $85,550 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$92,090
Gulfport$89,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$92,090	$91,560	$79,120	$70,664	89
Gulfport	$89,920	$83,780	$73,920	$69,224	90

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

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, 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 19-3099.
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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