Electricians Salary in Mississippi

Electricians in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $60,570 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($55,420), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $58,000 and the median at $60,860 for 6,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$60,570
Jackson$56,590
Hattiesburg$55,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$60,570	$62,440	$59,090	$49,157	90
Jackson	$56,590	$52,310	$46,260	$46,118	89
Hattiesburg	$55,420	$48,580	$42,210	$45,225	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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