Geneticists Salary in Mississippi
Geneticists in Mississippi earn a median of $91,170 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,660; the top 10% earn over $161,890. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
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- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
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- Biologists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$61,690 median in Mississippi
- Bioinformatics Scientists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Physicians, Pathologists$261,570 median in Mississippi
Geneticists pay in Mississippi
How much do geneticists make in Mississippi?
The median is $91,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,660 and the top 10% earn over $161,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for geneticists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.