Computer Science Professors in Mississippi
Is Mississippi a good place for you to work as a Computer Science Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Computer Science Professors in Mississippi are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Computer Science Professors in Mississippi is growing faster than average.
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Computer Science Professors in Mississippi earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Computer Science Professors Work in Mississippi?
There were approximately 160 workers employed as Computer Science Professors in this state in 2018.
There were 170 Computer Science Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 390 Computer Science Professors working in it, which means Mississippi has fewer Computer Science Professors than average.
Job Projections for Mississippi
Jobs for Computer Science Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 11.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.
Mississippi Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 190 total jobs in 2026 for Computer Science Professors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 42,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Science Professors Make in Mississippi?
In 2018 wages for Computer Science Professors ranged from $42,550 to $133,090 with $69,130 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Mississippi is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Mississippi Metros for Computer Science Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Computer Science Professors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 50 | $47,190 |
Jackson, MS | 30 | $57,220 |
Top States for Computer Science Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Computer Science Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 3,030 | $88,190 |
Texas | 2,590 | $82,420 |
California | 2,210 | $125,900 |
Florida | 1,780 | $69,130 |
North Carolina | 1,640 | $64,220 |
Pennsylvania | 1,590 | $87,390 |
Virginia | 1,520 | $70,710 |
Illinois | 1,430 | $75,830 |
New Jersey | 1,390 | $94,150 |
Ohio | 1,320 | $93,140 |
Massachusetts | 1,010 | $96,720 |
Indiana | 920 | $0 |
Michigan | 900 | $96,920 |
Maryland | 770 | $97,060 |
Washington | 740 | $66,060 |
Wisconsin | 650 | $84,560 |
South Carolina | 580 | $70,750 |
Colorado | 560 | $73,310 |
Missouri | 550 | $76,790 |
Arizona | 510 | $87,420 |
Below are the states where Computer Science Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $125,900 |
Rhode Island | $119,450 |
District of Columbia | $105,970 |
Iowa | $97,640 |
Utah | $97,450 |
Maryland | $97,060 |
Michigan | $96,920 |
Massachusetts | $96,720 |
Idaho | $95,970 |
New Jersey | $94,150 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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