Electrical Engineers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $108,200 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.02
10th percentile $78,210
90th percentile $138,030
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,210
    25th
    $88,290
    50th (median)
    $108,200
    75th
    $118,910
    90th
    $138,030

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 183% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 83% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $106,800
    Jackson, MS $105,170
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $104,100
    Williamsport, PA $84,530

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,200
    Civil Engineers $96,660
    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 Electrical Engineers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Hattiesburg, MS is $52.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 3.3% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,210 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,290.