How much does a materials engineer make in Mississippi?
$78,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Mississippi. That is $37.84 an hour or $6,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.84
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,000Median: $78,700Highest 10%: $150,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 25th | $72,620 | $34.91 | |
| Median | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| 75th | $126,100 | $60.60 | |
| 90th | $150,900 | $72.54 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $85,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 40. Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 41. Utah | $88,080 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $87,180 |
| 43. Mississippi | $78,700 |
| 44. Montana | $76,030 |
| 45. Iowa | $64,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $37.84 ($78,700 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $78,700 against $112,900 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for materials engineer pay?
Mississippi ranks 43 of 45 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays materials engineers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $85,000 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.