How much does an environmental engineer make in Jackson?
$77,460a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $37.24 an hour or $6,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.24
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,060Median: $77,460Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,060 | $25.99 | |
| 25th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 75th | $93,200 | $44.81 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.32 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $105,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $81,300 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $81,180 |
| Architect | $81,000 |
| Surveyor | $60,800 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $57,790 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $53,500 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $48,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $37.24 ($77,460 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $77,460 against $107,100 nationally, 28% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $91,100, so Jackson pays 15% less.
Where does Jackson rank for environmental engineer pay?
146 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
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.