Mechanical Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Mechanical Engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $98,000 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,210; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Mechatronics Engineers$111,030 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$109,200 median in Mississippi
- Chemical Engineers$106,740 median in Mississippi
- Materials Engineers$78,700 median in Mississippi
- Industrial Engineers$95,830 median in Mississippi
- Automotive Engineers$98,000 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Mississippi
How much do mechanical engineers make in Mississippi?
The median is $98,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,210 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.