As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Scientist in Alligator, MS is $66,429, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,277 weekly, or $5,536 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nuclear Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Nuclear Scientist in Alligator, MS vary widely, spanning from $52,338 to $77,867. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,053) and 75th percentile ($72,416), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,867 per year. This $13,363 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Calibration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alligator Nuclear Scientist often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nuclear Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $52,338 Alligator, MS June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $59,053 Alligator, MS June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $66,429 Alligator, MS June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $72,416 Alligator, MS June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $77,867 Alligator, MS June 01, 2026
25% $59,053 10% $52,338 90% $77,867 75% $72,416 $66,429 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nuclear Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Physicist II

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About Alligator, Mississippi    Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elec....More

Alligator, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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