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IT Support Specialist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$52,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.11/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,830
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,067 #37 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Mississippi, explained

It support specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $52,230 per year ($25.11 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $35,220, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $82,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $52,230 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $52,230 is worth about $60,067 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #37 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,220
$16.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,230
$25.11/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,490
$39.66/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $52,230 $60,067
Tennessee $55,990 $60,945 −$3,760
Louisiana $52,440 $59,451 −$210
Alabama $49,630 $55,875 +$2,600
Arkansas $46,360 $53,326 +$5,870

IT Support Specialist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Mississippi?

It support specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $52,230 per year ($25.11 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay IT support specialists well?

At $52,230, Mississippi pays 16% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 3,830 work in the state.

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