How much does a chemist make in Mississippi?
$80,060a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Mississippi. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,060Median: $80,060Highest 10%: $130,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.22 | |
| 90th | $130,600 | $62.77 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $76,980 |
| Gulfport, MS | $75,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 38. Nevada | $81,170 |
| 39. Utah | $80,770 |
| 40. Mississippi | $80,060 |
| 41. South Carolina | $79,670 |
| 42. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $38.49 ($80,060 a year).
Do chemists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $80,060 against $91,240 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for chemist pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays chemists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $76,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.