How much does a physical scientist make in Mississippi?
$108,900a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Mississippi. That is $52.35 an hour or $9,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.35
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,110Median: $108,900Highest 10%: $153,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 25th | $87,460 | $42.05 | |
| Median | $108,900 | $52.35 | |
| 75th | $126,400 | $60.79 | |
| 90th | $153,600 | $73.83 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 25. New Jersey | $110,000 |
| 26. Oregon | $109,600 |
| 27. Illinois | $109,000 |
| 28. Mississippi | $108,900 |
| 29. Ohio | $108,800 |
| 30. Nebraska | $101,400 |
| 31. Texas | $100,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $52.35 ($108,900 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $108,900 against $122,600 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for physical scientist pay?
Mississippi ranks 28 of 39 states.
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.