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DevOps Engineer Salary in Mississippi

The median devops engineer salary in Mississippi is $95,100 per year, which is 25% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$95,100

vs National

$-31,700

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $61,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $133,500 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$61,500

$-20,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$96,000

$-32,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$133,500

$-44,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$60,150	$80,200	$-20,050
25th Percentile	$76,500	$102,000	$-25,500
Median (50th)	$95,100	$126,800	$-31,700
75th Percentile	$120,000	$160,000	$-40,000
90th Percentile	$146,250	$195,000	$-48,750

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Mississippi

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Jackson, MS

$97,636

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$93,832

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$96,368

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$91,296

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%

Biloxi, MS

$95,100

Pop. 46,212 · COL 83%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Mississippi

Education

Most devops engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Mississippi has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Mississippi

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Mississippi's demand may vary based on local industry trends.