Computer Programmer Salary in Mississippi
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$74,702
across 7 metros
vs National Avg
-21.7%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
7
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$81,682
Gulfport-Biloxi
All metro areas in Mississippi
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7 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MSMS | $57K | $69K | $82K | $94K | $82K |
| Hattiesburg, MSMS | $54K | $67K | $80K | $92K | $80K |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan areaMS | $51K | $64K | $77K | $90K | $77K |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan areaMS | $54K | $64K | $75K | $85K | $75K |
| Jackson, MSMS | $54K | $64K | $74K | $83K | $74K |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan areaMS | $51K | $62K | $73K | $84K | $73K |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan areaMS | $45K | $54K | $63K | $72K | $63K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.