Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,330 | $142,991 | -33% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.83 | $68.75 | -33% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $109,575.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Mississippi is $95,330, or about $45.83 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Mississippi is -33% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,880 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $95,330, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.