Electrical Engineers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $105,170 -6% vs national
Median hourly $50.56
10th percentile $57,030
90th percentile $192,780
Employed locally 280
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,030
    25th
    $80,430
    50th (median)
    $105,170
    75th
    $147,280
    90th
    $192,780

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 174% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 74% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $108,200
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $106,800
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $104,100
    Williamsport, PA $84,530

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$99,390
    Civil Engineers$97,780
    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 Electrical Engineers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Jackson, MS is $50.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.14 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Jackson, MS is 6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,030 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,430.