Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $69,490 | $120,395 | -42% |
| Median hourly wage | $33.41 | $57.88 | -42% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,874.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Mississippi is $69,490, or about $33.41 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Mississippi is -42% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 440 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $69,490, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.