Microbiologists Salary in Mississippi
Microbiologists in Mississippi earn a median of $61,690 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,010; the top 10% earn over $115,210. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$72,690 median in Mississippi
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$54,040 median in Mississippi
- Geneticists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Biologists$91,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Microbiologists pay in Mississippi
How much do microbiologists make in Mississippi?
The median is $61,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,010 and the top 10% earn over $115,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 42 (−30% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.