Software Developers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $98,470 -26% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $50,240
90th percentile $137,440
Employed locally 760
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,240
    25th
    $65,740
    50th (median)
    $98,470
    75th
    $129,220
    90th
    $137,440

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 163% Median Software Developers salary is 63% above 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
    Williamsport, PA $91,310
    Hattiesburg, MS $58,390

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,430
    Computer Systems Analysts$84,100
    Computer Network Support Specialists$61,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$74,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other$86,380
    Computer Programmers$67,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Jackson, MS is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.72 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Jackson, MS is 26% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $50,240 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,740.