Mechanical Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #42 of 51 · MS
11.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,690 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $98,000
Employment 1,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,210P25 $75,510 Median $98,000P75 $127,410P90 $136,990
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Mississippi earn between $62,210 and $136,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Mississippi is $100,690, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $105,980 | $111,750 | 190 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $103,450 | $104,820 | 410 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $98,880 | $100,340 | 80 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $95,820 | $96,570 | 310 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $82,660 | $88,330 | 80 |
| Jackson, MS | $81,300 | $89,920 | 230 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $76,770 | $90,540 | 40 |