Software Developers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $58,390 -56.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $105,650
Employed locally 90
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $51,890
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $79,890
    90th
    $105,650

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 99% Median Software Developers salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $116,470
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $99,750
    Jackson, MS $98,470
    Williamsport, PA $91,310

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$49,800
    Computer Systems Analysts$66,590
    Computer Network Support Specialists$50,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other$75,380
    Data Scientists$72,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Hattiesburg, MS is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 56.1% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,890.