Computer Programmers pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for computer programmers is $40.92 an hour ($85,120 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$40.92Median hourly pay

$61,260–$85,120Middle half of workers, yearly

1,170People in this job in Mississippi

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Mississippi ranks 37th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer programmers in Mississippi

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.36	$46,500
25% of workers	$29.45	$61,260
Half of workers (median)	$40.92	$85,120
75% of workers	$40.92	$85,120
90% of workers	$42.36	$88,100

Computer Programmers pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi	$72,430	50
Jackson	$70,090	280

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Mississippi

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer User Support Specialists	$52,230
Computer Systems Analysts	$86,280
Software Developers	$95,330
Computer Occupations, All Other	$86,940
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$79,990
Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,410

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