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How much does a computer make in Jackson?

$48,790a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,066 a month.

Hourly
$23.46
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
65 of 222
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,870Median: $48,790Highest 10%: $61,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,870$16.76
25th$37,140$17.86
Median$48,790$23.46
75th$60,260$28.97
90th$61,090$29.37

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for computers.

Gulfport, MS$43,890
Memphis, TN$43,740
Computer salary in Mississippi Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$71,740
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$67,750
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$64,760
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,470
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$62,280
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,420
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,400
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,000
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,410
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$55,420
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $23.46 ($48,790 a year).

Do computers make more in Jackson than the national average?

Yes: $48,790 against $47,810 nationally, 2% more.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $42,920, so Jackson pays 14% more.

Where does Jackson rank for computer pay?

65 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,090 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.