Computer Programmers Salary in Mississippi
Computer Programmers in Mississippi earn a median of $85,120 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($100,390)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,500; the top 10% earn over $88,100. Nationally the range is $57,710 to $160,460.
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Computer Programmers pay in Mississippi
How much do computer programmers make in Mississippi?
The median is $85,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,500 and the top 10% earn over $88,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for computer programmers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 46 (−15% vs. the national median of $100,390). Living costs are not included.