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Data Scientist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$33.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,937/year ($4,578/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 49th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 42% below the national average. Of the 440 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $69,490 a year — though pay ranges from $43,940 for newcomers to $125,990 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 Data Scientist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Data Scientist salary of $69,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,937 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $69,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,316 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,780 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,937 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,578 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Mississippi?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Mississippi is $69,490 per year ($33.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,060 and $99,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $69,490, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $54,937 per year ($4,578 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 440 Data Scientist jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.