Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $80,660 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.78
10th percentile $55,970
90th percentile $104,100
Employed locally 30
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,970
    25th
    $66,390
    50th (median)
    $80,660
    75th
    $94,520
    90th
    $104,100

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 133% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $120,600

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Jackson, MS is $38.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.05 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Jackson, MS is 18.7% below the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $55,970 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,390.