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QA Engineer Salary in Mississippi

The median qa engineer salary in Mississippi is $67,500 per year, which is 25% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$67,500

vs National

$-22,500

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

QA Engineer Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $43,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $101,250 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$43,500

$-14,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$69,000

$-23,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$101,250

$-33,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$41,250	$55,000	$-13,750
25th Percentile	$54,000	$72,000	$-18,000
Median (50th)	$67,500	$90,000	$-22,500
75th Percentile	$88,500	$118,000	$-29,500
90th Percentile	$106,500	$142,000	$-35,500

QA Engineer Salary by City in Mississippi

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

Jackson, MS

$69,300

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$66,600

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$68,400

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$64,800

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%

Biloxi, MS

$67,500

Pop. 46,212 · COL 83%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Mississippi

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Mississippi

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Mississippi's demand may vary based on local industry trends.