Mechanical Engineers Salary in Mississippi

Mechanical engineers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $104,820 a year) and the least in Jackson ($89,920), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $100,690 and the median at $98,000 for 1,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$104,820
Hattiesburg$90,540
Jackson$89,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$104,820	$103,450	$77,360	$79,110	90
Hattiesburg	$90,540	$76,770	$62,770	$69,635	88
Jackson	$89,920	$81,300	$62,210	$69,224	89

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

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical Engineers 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 17-2141.
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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