Medical Scientists Salary in Mississippi
Medical Scientists in Mississippi earn a median of $54,040 a year, −48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −48% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,360; the top 10% earn over $84,350. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
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Medical Scientists pay in Mississippi
How much do medical scientists make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,360 and the top 10% earn over $84,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 46 (−48% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.