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Data Engineer Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

The median data engineer salary in Jackson, MS is $96,250 per year, which is 23% below the national median and 2.7% above the Mississippi state average.

City Median
$96,250
vs State Avg
+$2,500
vs National
$-28,750
Cost of Living
85%

Data Engineer Salary in Jackson by Experience

In Jackson, an entry-level data engineer earns around $61,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $138,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$61,600
$-18,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,790
$-29,210 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$138,600
$-41,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Jackson, MS

Percentile Jackson
10th Percentile $60,060
25th Percentile $77,000
Median (50th) $96,250
75th Percentile $121,660
90th Percentile $146,300

Data Engineer Salary in Other Mississippi Cities

Southaven, MS
$95,000
Pop. 55,026
Biloxi, MS
$93,750
Pop. 46,212
Gulfport, MS
$92,500
Pop. 72,926
Hattiesburg, MS
$90,000
Pop. 48,728

How to Become a Data Engineer in Jackson

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Jackson and the surrounding Mississippi area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Jackson may vary based on local industry and population growth.