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Medical Scientist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$25.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,440/year ($3,620/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 46th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 49% below the national average. Of the 440 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $54,040 a year — though pay ranges from $41,360 for newcomers to $84,350 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 Medical Scientist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Medical Scientist salary of $54,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,440 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,305 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,134 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,162 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,440 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Mississippi?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Mississippi is $54,040 per year ($25.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,360 and $72,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $54,040, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $43,440 per year ($3,620 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 440 Medical Scientist jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.