Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $57,780 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230; the top 10% earn over $112,260. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Conservation Scientists$59,510 median in Mississippi
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$88,710 median in Mississippi
- Soil and Plant Scientists$72,690 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Restoration Planners$57,780 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$35,010 median in Mississippi
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Mississippi
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Mississippi?
The median is $57,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230 and the top 10% earn over $112,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−30% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.