How much does a data scientist make in Mississippi?
$69,490a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Mississippi. That is $33.41 an hour or $5,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.41
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,940Median: $69,490Highest 10%: $126,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $69,490 | $33.41 | |
| 75th | $99,030 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $126,000 | $60.57 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $102,200 |
| Jackson, MS | $98,290 |
| Gulfport, MS | $73,360 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $72,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 46. Alaska | $84,110 |
| 47. North Dakota | $81,900 |
| 48. Louisiana | $78,760 |
| 49. Mississippi | $69,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $33.41 ($69,490 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $69,490 against $120,200 nationally, 42% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for data scientist pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays data scientists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $102,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.