Mississippi Gerontologist Salaries - MS

By Melody Feist, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 22 2010

If you want practice in the field of gerontology, Mississippi is a great place to be. The average gerontologist salary in Mississippi is $246,000. This is well above the national average for this field, at about $193,000.

One thing that Mississippi has to offer in the field of geriatrics is a solid aging population. About 24% of the population is 65 and older in the state of Mississippi. Throughout the United States, the Baby Boom generation is beginning to retire, demanding additional medical care. Also, as technological advances in the medical field help to increase our lifespan, the demand for healthcare among the elderly will continue to rise in the future.

When it comes to pay in any field, not every city is created equal. As you seek employment in different areas throughout the state, you should expect some variance based on the cost of living as well as other, more controllable factors, like education and experience. Here are the average salaries for gerontologists in the largest metropolitan areas in Mississippi:

• Jackson: $217,000
• Gulfport: $140,000
• Hattiesburg: $174,000
• Biloxi: $158,000
• Southaven: $156,000
• Meridian: $169,000
• Tupelo: $125,000
• Greenville: $162,000
• Olive Branch: $156,000