How much does a software developer make in Mississippi?
$95,330a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Mississippi. That is $45.83 an hour or $7,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.83
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $95,330Highest 10%: $158,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $70,030 | $33.67 | |
| Median | $95,330 | $45.83 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.33 | |
| 90th | $158,300 | $76.11 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $125,600 |
| Gulfport, MS | $104,200 |
| Jackson, MS | $96,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 47. Arkansas | $104,500 |
| 48. Louisiana | $102,800 |
| 49. South Dakota | $96,310 |
| 50. Mississippi | $95,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $45.83 ($95,330 a year).
Do software developers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $95,330 against $136,000 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for software developer pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays software developers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $125,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.