Engineers, All Other Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $126,670 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $60.90
10th percentile $81,230
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 80
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,230
    25th
    $120,070
    50th (median)
    $126,670
    75th
    $126,670
    90th
    $130,980

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 209% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 109% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $134,430
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $83,420

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$99,390
    Civil Engineers$97,780
    Electrical Engineers$105,170
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47,930
    Mechanical Engineers$78,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Jackson, MS is $60.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.97 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Jackson, MS is 7.6% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Jackson?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $81,230 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,070.