How much does an electrician make in Mississippi?
$60,860a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Mississippi. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,200Median: $60,860Highest 10%: $76,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| 90th | $76,540 | $36.80 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $62,440 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,890 |
| Jackson, MS | $52,310 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 38. Arizona | $61,060 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $61,010 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,860 |
| 41. Mississippi | $60,860 |
| 42. Nebraska | $60,820 |
| 43. Kentucky | $59,720 |
| 44. South Carolina | $58,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.26 ($60,860 a year).
Do electricians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $60,860 against $63,190 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for electrician pay?
Mississippi ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays electricians the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $62,440 a year.
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.