Mechanical Engineer salary in Mississippi
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Mississippi is $98,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $104,110. Mississippi ranks 40 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$98,000
25th percentile
$75,510
75th percentile
$127,410
90th percentile
$136,990
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Mississippi | 1,570 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Mississippi | $100,690 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Pennsylvania: median $97,920
- Iowa: median $97,700
- West Virginia: median $97,390
- Hawaii: median $98,740
- Ohio: median $99,100
- Minnesota: median $99,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.