How much does a computer occupation make in Jackson?
$89,380a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $42.97 an hour or $7,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.97
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 219 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $89,380Highest 10%: $136,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $136,800 | $65.77 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Gulfport, MS | $100,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $81,690 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $99,470 |
| Data Scientist | $98,290 |
| Database Administrator | $97,560 |
| Database Architect | $97,090 |
| Software Developer | $96,990 |
| Information Security Analyst | $90,460 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $86,280 |
| Web Developer | $83,160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $75,050 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $71,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $42.97 ($89,380 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $89,380 against $116,600 nationally, 23% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $86,940, so Jackson pays 3% more.
Where does Jackson rank for computer occupation pay?
219 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,800 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.