Physicist Salary in Mississippi
Based on 80+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$129,970
$62.486/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-15.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $219K
80 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,980 |
| 25th percentile | $68,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,970 |
| 75th percentile | $160,320 |
| 90th percentile | $219,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,910 |
| 2023 | $116,670 |
| 2024 | $120,640 |
| 2025 | $129,970 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,910 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $116,670 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $120,640 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $129,970 | $153,763 |