Electricians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $47,330 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $89,580
Employed locally 220
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $89,580

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $60,870
    Williamsport, PA $60,770
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,770
    Jackson, MS $47,610

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,190
    Carpenters $45,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Hattiesburg, MS is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 24.1% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.