How to Become an Electrical Engineer in Mississippi: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does an electrical engineer make in Mississippi?"

"The median annual wage for electrical engineers in Mississippi is $104,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 13% below the national median of $120,630."

Q: "How do I become an electrical engineer in Mississippi?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. See the steps below."

Q: "How many electrical engineers work in Mississippi?"

"BLS counts about 1,130 electrical engineers employed in Mississippi (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Mississippi electrical engineers earn a median annual wage of $104,990 ($50.48/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,130 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -13.0% below the national median of $120,630 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $104,990 ($50.48/hr)
25th percentile: $80,760 per year
75th percentile: $130,490 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $156,140 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $60,130 per year
Workers employed in Mississippi: 1,130
Versus national median: -13.0% below the U.S. median of $120,630
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.76 - this occupation is less concentrated in Mississippi than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median electrical engineer salary in Mississippi is $104,990 per year - 13% below the national median of $120,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineer Salary in Mississippi

Wage level	Annual salary
Mississippi entry level (10th percentile)	$60,130
Mississippi 25th-75th percentile	$80,760 - $130,490
Mississippi median	$104,990
Mississippi top earners (90th percentile)	$156,140
U.S. median	$120,630

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 1,130.

The Mississippi Job Market: Electrical Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Mississippi	1,130
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.97
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.76
Mean annual wage in Mississippi	$108,700

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.76, Mississippi employs electrical engineers at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in Mississippi

The education path is national - ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electrical engineering - while licensing runs through Mississippi’s own boards: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. Verify current requirements with the Mississippi licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become an Electrical Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electrical Engineers

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Electrical Engineers annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$76,550
25th	$92,830
50th (median)	$120,630
75th	$152,950
90th	$184,300

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Electrical Engineers, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Electrical Engineers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	192,000
2034 projected	205,700
Percent change	+7.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electrical engineer make in Mississippi?

The median annual wage for electrical engineers in Mississippi is $104,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 13% below the national median of $120,630.

How do I become an electrical engineer in Mississippi?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license required for power/utility sign-off roles. See the steps below.

How many electrical engineers work in Mississippi?

BLS counts about 1,130 electrical engineers employed in Mississippi (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Electrical Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071), Mississippi and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)