Chemist Salary in Mississippi
Based on 200+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$80,060
$38.49/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-13.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $131K
200 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,060 |
| 25th percentile | $62,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,060 |
| 75th percentile | $102,380 |
| 90th percentile | $130,560 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in Mississippi tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Mississippi) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,990 |
| 2023 | $81,760 |
| 2024 | $78,260 |
| 2025 | $80,060 |
| 2026 (projected) | $81,901 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,990 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $81,760 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $78,260 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $80,060 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $81,901 | $94,126 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,380 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $80,060 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $102,380 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $130,560 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Mississippi
How other high-demand occupations in Mississippi compare to Chemist ($80,060 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in MS | $129,970 | +62.3% | $62.49/hr |
| Geoscientist in MS | $112,400 | +40.4% | $54.04/hr |
| Psychologist in MS | $76,000 | -5.1% | $36.54/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in MS | $60,300 | -24.7% | $28.99/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in MS | $57,780 | -27.8% | $27.78/hr |
| Medical Scientist in MS | $54,040 | -32.5% | $25.98/hr |
| Network Administrator in MS | $79,990 | -0.1% | $38.46/hr |
| Financial Analyst in MS | $79,580 | -0.6% | $38.26/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in MS | $78,870 | -1.5% | $37.92/hr |
| Budget Analyst in MS | $78,850 | -1.5% | $37.91/hr |
| Materials Engineer in MS | $78,700 | -1.7% | $37.84/hr |
| Computer Hardware Engineer in MS | $78,320 | -2.2% | $37.65/hr |