How much does a physicist make in Mississippi?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Mississippi. That is $62.49 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.49
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,980Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $219,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 25th | $68,220 | $32.80 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.49 | |
| 75th | $160,300 | $77.08 | |
| 90th | $219,400 | $105.50 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $139,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 32. Idaho | $135,200 |
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $130,000 |
| 36. Hawaii | $117,200 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $62.49 ($130,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $130,000 against $172,300 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for physicist pay?
Mississippi ranks 35 of 43 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays physicists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $139,800 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.