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Civil Engineer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$100,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.16/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,770
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$115,200 #2 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Mississippi, explained

Civil engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $100,170 per year ($48.16 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $49,840, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $162,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $100,170 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $100,170 is worth about $115,200 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #2 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,840
$23.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,170
$48.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,240
$78.00/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $100,170 $115,200
Louisiana $105,380 $119,469 −$5,210
Alabama $99,010 $111,469 +$1,160
Tennessee $95,910 $104,398 +$4,260
Arkansas $85,020 $97,795 +$15,150

Civil Engineer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Mississippi?

Civil engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $100,170 per year ($48.16 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay civil engineers well?

At $100,170, Mississippi pays 1% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,770 work in the state.

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