SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Mississippi
Mississippi · 2 metro areas compared
At $90,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Architects, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $134,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $90,990, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Architects, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $134,050. Pay ranges from under $57,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $174,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,710 to $132,600.
Mississippi ranks number 51st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $108,160. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 79th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,760 | −56.9% |
| 25th | $74,710 | −44.3% |
| Median (50th) | $90,990 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $132,600 | −1.1% |
| 90th | $174,600 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $104,060 | −22.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $90,990 goes as far as $104,586 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,586US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,990 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,760 to $174,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 51st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $108,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $90,990, or $43.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,050, so pay in Mississippi is 32.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mississippi earns more than $174,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gulfport, at $108,160 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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