Materials Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Materials Engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $78,700 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,000; the top 10% earn over $150,890. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Chemical Engineers$106,740 median in Mississippi
- Aerospace Engineers$109,200 median in Mississippi
- Nanosystems Engineers$111,030 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$98,000 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$95,830 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$111,030 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Mississippi
How much do materials engineers make in Mississippi?
The median is $78,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,000 and the top 10% earn over $150,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 45 (−30% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.