Database Architects pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,300 or more. The middle half of database architects in Jackson earn between $73,950 and $116,430.
- $61K10th
- $74K25th
- $97KMedian
- $116K75th
- $146K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,550 | $8,129 | $46.90 |
| Median | $97,090 | $8,091 | $46.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,950 | $6,162 | $35.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,430 | $9,702 | $55.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Architects pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Database architects in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($98,030) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($144,440). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $139,500.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $97,550 | $97,090 | $61,030 | $146,300 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $98,030 | $98,420 | $61,030 | $137,340 | 100 |
| United States | $144,440 | $139,500 | $86,240 | $204,000 | 67,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Database Architects salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $97,550, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $74,286 a year, or $6,191 a month and $2,857 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for database architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $97,550 buys what about $109,548 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Architects salary in nearby metro areas
- Baton Rouge, LA$130,020
- Memphis, TN$117,950
- Birmingham, AL$125,380
- Little Rock, AR$119,350
- Huntsville, AL$122,580
- Columbus, GA$127,790
Highest-paying cities for database architects
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($198,740).
- San Francisco, CA$198,740
- San Jose, CA$191,170
- Bridgeport, CT$162,560
- Boston, MA$160,910
- Washington, DC$159,980
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Database Architects salary in Jackson: questions
How much do database architects make an hour in Jackson?
$46.90 an hour on average, and $46.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database architects salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database architects take-home pay in Jackson?
About $74,286 a year ($6,191 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,550.
Do database architects earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($144,440).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1243; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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