verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$106,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.32/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
150
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,756 #14 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Mississippi, explained

Chemical engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $106,740 per year ($51.32 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $81,990, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $149,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $106,740 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $106,740 is worth about $122,756 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #14 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,990
$39.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,740
$51.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$149,430
$71.84/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $106,740 $122,756
Alabama $135,030 $152,021 −$28,290
Louisiana $134,800 $152,822 −$28,060
Arkansas $105,270 $121,088 +$1,470

Chemical Engineer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Mississippi?

Chemical engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $106,740 per year ($51.32 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay chemical engineers well?

At $106,740, Mississippi pays 15% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 150 work in the state.

Chemical Engineer salary in other states

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