Photonics Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Photonics Engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $111,030 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($122,930)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,400; the top 10% earn over $166,000. Nationally the range is $66,810 to $189,950.
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Photonics Engineers pay in Mississippi
How much do photonics engineers make in Mississippi?
The median is $111,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,400 and the top 10% earn over $166,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for photonics engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $122,930). Living costs are not included.