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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$98,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.12/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,570
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,705 #15 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Mississippi, explained

Mechanical engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $98,000 per year ($47.12 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $62,210, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $136,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $98,000 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $98,000 is worth about $112,705 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #15 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,210
$29.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,000
$47.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,990
$65.86/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $98,000 $112,705
Louisiana $119,540 $135,522 −$21,540
Alabama $100,230 $112,842 −$2,230
Tennessee $99,550 $108,360 −$1,550
Arkansas $80,180 $92,228 +$17,820

Mechanical Engineer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Mississippi?

Mechanical engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $98,000 per year ($47.12 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay mechanical engineers well?

At $98,000, Mississippi pays 6% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 1,570 work in the state.

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