Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $47,930 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $33,740
90th percentile $67,360
Employed locally 200
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,740
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $55,790
    90th
    $67,360

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $105,820
    Napa, CA $95,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Corvallis, OR $90,480
    Bend, OR $90,480

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,550
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $51,120
    Hattiesburg, MS $46,100

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,390
    Civil Engineers $97,780
    Electrical Engineers $105,170
    Mechanical Engineers $78,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,670
    Environmental Engineers $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Jackson, MS is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 25.3% below the national median of $64,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Jackson?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,740 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.