How much does an engineer make in Mississippi?
$111,000a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Mississippi. That is $53.38 an hour or $9,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.38
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,400Median: $111,000Highest 10%: $166,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 25th | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| Median | $111,000 | $53.38 | |
| 75th | $141,100 | $67.85 | |
| 90th | $166,000 | $79.81 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $137,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $85,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 29. Georgia | $112,300 |
| 30. South Dakota | $112,300 |
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
| 32. Mississippi | $111,000 |
| 33. South Carolina | $110,500 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $53.38 ($111,000 a year).
Do engineers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $111,000 against $122,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for engineer pay?
Mississippi ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays engineers the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $137,000 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.