Electricians pay range in Hattiesburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,740 or more. The middle half of electricians in Hattiesburg earn between $42,210 and $64,810.
- $36K10th
- $42K25th
- $49KMedian
- $65K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,420 | $4,618 | $26.64 |
| Median | $48,580 | $4,048 | $23.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,810 | $5,401 | $31.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Hattiesburg vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Electricians in Hattiesburg earn 4% less than the Mississippi average ($58,000) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $55,420 | $48,580 | $36,180 | $92,740 | 240 |
| Mississippi | $58,000 | $60,860 | $38,200 | $76,540 | 6,610 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Hattiesburg
On the average salary of $55,420, a single filer in Hattiesburg takes home about $45,225 a year, or $3,769 a month and $1,739 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hattiesburg a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hattiesburg area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $55,420 buys what about $63,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hattiesburg ($37,750). A typical home costs $218,044, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Mississippi cities
Hattiesburg ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($60,570).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Hattiesburg: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Hattiesburg?
$26.64 an hour on average, and $23.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Hattiesburg?
About $45,225 a year ($3,769 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,420.
Do electricians earn more in Hattiesburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Hattiesburg, MS (25620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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