Data Scientists Salary in Mississippi
Data Scientists in Mississippi earn a median of $69,490 a year, −42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −42% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,940; the top 10% earn over $125,990. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
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Data Scientists pay in Mississippi
How much do data scientists make in Mississippi?
The median is $69,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,940 and the top 10% earn over $125,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 49 (−42% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.