As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Scientist in Mississippi is $112,355, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,161 weekly, or $9,363 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Scientist in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $92,241 to $139,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,827) and 75th percentile ($126,335), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,062 per year. This $24,508 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Senior Scientist often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Senior Scientist job salary. 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
Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $92,241 MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $101,827 MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $112,355 MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $126,335 MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $139,062 MS September 01, 2026
25% $101,827 10% $92,241 90% $139,062 75% $126,335 $112,355 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $94,304 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $89,749 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $87,398 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $88,174 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $89,087 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $87,907 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $87,826 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $89,570 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $90,513 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $92,817 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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