The median pay for a microbiologists in Mississippi is $75,590/year ($36.34/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $158K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Microbiologists salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $43,050, 25th percentile $52,530, median $75,590, 75th percentile $120,640, 90th percentile $158,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level microbiologists (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $158K or more, a $115K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $75,590 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,050, and experienced microbiologists can clear $158,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Mississippi?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,834/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 22.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a microbiologists salary go in Mississippi?▼
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median microbiologists salary is worth about $85,028 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do microbiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
