Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Mississippi
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Mississippi earn a median of $100,170 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840; the top 10% earn over $162,240. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Mississippi
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Mississippi?
The median is $100,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840 and the top 10% earn over $162,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.