Data Scientist salary in Mississippi
The median annual wage for data scientists in Mississippi is $69,490, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Mississippi ranks 49 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$69,490
25th percentile
$51,060
75th percentile
$99,030
90th percentile
$125,990
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Mississippi | 440 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Mississippi | $79,290 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Louisiana: median $78,760
- North Dakota: median $81,900
- Alaska: median $84,110
- West Virginia: median $85,090
- Oklahoma: median $86,310
- Idaho: median $89,380
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.