Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,990 | $118,932 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.48 | $57.18 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $120,678.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in Mississippi is $104,990, or about $50.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. Mississippi is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,130 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $104,990, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.