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Data Engineer Salary in Mississippi

The median data engineer salary in Mississippi is $93,750 per year, which is 25% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$93,750

vs National

$-31,250

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

Data Engineer Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level data engineer earns around $60,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $135,000 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$60,000

$-20,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$95,250

$-31,750 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$135,000

$-45,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$58,500	$78,000	$-19,500
25th Percentile	$75,000	$100,000	$-25,000
Median (50th)	$93,750	$125,000	$-31,250
75th Percentile	$118,500	$158,000	$-39,500
90th Percentile	$142,500	$190,000	$-47,500

Data Engineer Salary by City in Mississippi

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Jackson, MS

$96,250

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$92,500

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$95,000

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$90,000

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%

Biloxi, MS

$93,750

Pop. 46,212 · COL 83%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Mississippi

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Mississippi has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Mississippi

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Mississippi's demand may vary based on local industry trends.