How much does an architect make in Jackson?
$81,000a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $38.94 an hour or $6,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.94
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 197 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,860Median: $81,000Highest 10%: $171,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,860 | $25.89 | |
| 25th | $68,390 | $32.88 | |
| Median | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $53.00 | |
| 90th | $171,100 | $82.24 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Gulfport, MS | $101,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $93,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $38.94 ($81,000 a year).
Do architects make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $81,000 against $99,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $80,870, so Jackson pays 0% more.
Where does Jackson rank for architect pay?
197 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.