Chemists Salary in Mississippi
Chemists in Mississippi earn a median of $80,060 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,060; the top 10% earn over $130,560. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Chemical Technicians$54,580 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$36,680 median in Mississippi
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,180 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,490 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$79,350 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$56,930 median in Mississippi
Chemists pay in Mississippi
How much do chemists make in Mississippi?
The median is $80,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,060 and the top 10% earn over $130,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.