Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Mississippi
Soil and Plant Scientists in Mississippi earn a median of $72,690 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,880; the top 10% earn over $153,570. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
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- Conservation Scientists$59,510 median in Mississippi
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$112,400 median in Mississippi
- Microbiologists$61,690 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57,780 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Restoration Planners$57,780 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Mississippi
How much do soil and plant scientists make in Mississippi?
The median is $72,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,880 and the top 10% earn over $153,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 46 (−8% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.