Civil Engineers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $96,660 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.47
10th percentile $61,910
90th percentile $167,370
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,910
    25th
    $72,490
    50th (median)
    $96,660
    75th
    $128,400
    90th
    $167,370

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 164% Median Civil Engineers salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $98,590
    Jackson, MS $97,780
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $96,150
    Williamsport, PA $89,490

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,200
    Electrical Engineers $108,200
    Mechanical Engineers $76,770
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $46,100
    Surveyors $63,440
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Hattiesburg, MS is $46.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.02 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 2.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,910 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,490.