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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$95,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.07/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
2,450
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,209 #18 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Mississippi, explained

Industrial engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $95,830 per year ($46.07 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $65,510, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $130,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $95,830 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $95,830 is worth about $110,209 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #18 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,510
$31.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,830
$46.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,150
$62.57/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $95,830 $110,209
Louisiana $122,920 $139,354 −$27,090
Alabama $99,880 $112,448 −$4,050
Tennessee $99,080 $107,848 −$3,250
Arkansas $98,410 $113,197 −$2,580

Industrial Engineer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Mississippi?

Industrial engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $95,830 per year ($46.07 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay industrial engineers well?

At $95,830, Mississippi pays 6% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 2,450 work in the state.

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