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Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Mississippi

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Mississippi

Is Mississippi a good place for you to work as an Environmental Scientist or Specialist?

4.3% Jobs Projection
40 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Mississippi is growing slower than average.

How Many Environmental Scientists and Specialists Work in Mississippi?

There were approximately 370 workers employed as Environmental Scientists and Specialists in this state in 2018.

There were 470 Environmental Scientists and Specialists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 850 Environmental Scientists and Specialists working in it, which means Mississippi has fewer Environmental Scientists and Specialists than average.

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Job Projections for Mississippi

Jobs for Environmental Scientists and Specialists in this state are growing at a rate of 4.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.

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Mississippi Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 480 total jobs in 2026 for Environmental Scientists and Specialists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 9,500 annual jobs and 99,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Environmental Scientists and Specialists Make in Mississippi?

Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.99 an hour in 2017.

Top Mississippi Metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Environmental Scientists and Specialists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Jackson, MS 120 $37,600
Memphis, TN-MS-AR 120 $61,760

Top States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Environmental Scientists and Specialists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 12,750 $87,080
Florida 4,920 $49,500
New York 4,400 $73,600
Texas 4,170 $74,800
North Carolina 3,790 $58,600
Virginia 3,150 $75,060
Colorado 2,930 $86,190
Washington 2,880 $78,230
Michigan 2,780 $63,970
New Jersey 2,670 $77,190
Maryland 2,560 $71,820
Pennsylvania 2,050 $66,110
Ohio 2,000 $74,890
Massachusetts 1,950 $77,280
Minnesota 1,780 $68,060
Illinois 1,690 $74,850
District of Columbia 1,600 $118,400
Arizona 1,420 $63,810
Tennessee 1,410 $65,300
Georgia 1,300 $66,420

Below are the states where Environmental Scientists and Specialists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $118,400
California $87,080
Colorado $86,190
Rhode Island $80,700
Washington $78,230
Oregon $77,330
Massachusetts $77,280
New Jersey $77,190
Alaska $75,550
Connecticut $75,430

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