As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Pathologist in Alligator, MS is $53,259, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,024 weekly, or $4,438 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Pathologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Pathologist in Alligator, MS vary widely, spanning from $41,972 to $62,431. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,351) and 75th percentile ($58,060), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,431 per year. This $10,709 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microbiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alligator Plant Pathologist often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Pathologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $41,972 Alligator, MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $47,351 Alligator, MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $53,259 Alligator, MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $58,060 Alligator, MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Pathologist Salary $62,431 Alligator, MS September 01, 2026
25% $47,351 10% $41,972 90% $62,431 75% $58,060 $53,259 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alligator, Mississippi    Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elec....More

Alligator, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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