Electricians Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $47,610 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $69,440
Employed locally 960
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $47,610
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $69,440

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $47,330

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,660
    Carpenters $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Jackson, MS is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Jackson, MS is 23.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.