verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Architect Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$80,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.88/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
330
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,004 #41 of 51

Architect pay in Mississippi, explained

Architects in Mississippi earn a median of $80,870 per year ($38.88 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $53,860, while the most experienced architects reach about $163,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $80,870 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $80,870 is worth about $93,004 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #41 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,860
$25.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,870
$38.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$163,970
$78.83/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $80,870 $93,004
Alabama $95,990 $108,069 −$15,120
Tennessee $94,030 $102,351 −$13,160
Louisiana $79,580 $90,220 +$1,290
Arkansas $78,190 $89,939 +$2,680

Architect in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do architects make in Mississippi?

Architects in Mississippi earn a median of $80,870 per year ($38.88 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay architects well?

At $80,870, Mississippi pays 19% below the national median for architects. An estimated 330 work in the state.

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