Civil Engineers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $97,780 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.01
10th percentile $58,500
90th percentile $137,820
Employed locally 430
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,500
    25th
    $70,930
    50th (median)
    $97,780
    75th
    $109,190
    90th
    $137,820

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Civil Engineers salary is 62% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $96,660
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $96,150
    Williamsport, PA $89,490

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,390
    Electrical Engineers $105,170
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,930
    Mechanical Engineers $78,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,670
    Environmental Engineers $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Jackson, MS is $47.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.95 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Jackson, MS is 1.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,500 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,930.