Data Scientists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,060 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Jackson earn between $67,740 and $117,710.
- $57K10th
- $68K25th
- $98KMedian
- $118K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,140 | $8,012 | $46.22 |
| Median | $98,290 | $8,191 | $47.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,740 | $5,645 | $32.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,710 | $9,809 | $56.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Data scientists in Jackson earn 21% more than the Mississippi average ($79,290) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $96,140 | $98,290 | $56,880 | $135,060 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $79,290 | $69,490 | $43,940 | $125,990 | 440 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $96,140, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $73,351 a year, or $6,113 a month and $2,821 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $96,140 buys what about $107,964 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$96,140
- Gulfport$81,070
- Hattiesburg$70,290
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Jackson: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Jackson?
$46.22 an hour on average, and $47.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $73,351 a year ($6,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,140.
Do data scientists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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