Software Developers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for software developers is $45.83 an hour ($95,330 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Mississippi ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.49 | $44,700 |
| 25% of workers | $33.67 | $70,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.83 | $95,330 |
| 75% of workers | $61.33 | $127,570 |
| 90% of workers | $76.11 | $158,300 |
Software Developers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $104,240 | 300 |
| Jackson | $96,990 | 550 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,230 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $86,280 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $79,990 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $63,410 |
| Computer Programmers | $85,120 |
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