Civil Engineers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for civil engineers is $48.16 an hour ($100,170 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,840). Mississippi ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.96 | $49,840 |
| 25% of workers | $36.41 | $75,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.16 | $100,170 |
| 75% of workers | $59.73 | $124,240 |
| 90% of workers | $78.00 | $162,240 |
Civil Engineers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $100,170 | 430 |
| Hattiesburg | $88,980 | 60 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $87,960 | 320 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $95,830 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,000 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,990 |
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