Electrical Engineers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for electrical engineers is $50.48 an hour ($104,990 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Mississippi ranks 36th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.91 | $60,130 |
| 25% of workers | $38.83 | $80,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.48 | $104,990 |
| 75% of workers | $62.74 | $130,490 |
| 90% of workers | $75.07 | $156,140 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $107,580 | 270 |
| Hattiesburg | $106,620 | 60 |
| Jackson | $105,400 | 210 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $95,830 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,170 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,000 |
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