Civil Engineer Salary in Mississippi: $81K Median

The average Civil Engineer salary in Mississippi is $80,548 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $54,600 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $121,472 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Civil Engineers in Mississippi earn approximately 16% less than the US national median ($95,890 nationally vs $80,548 in Mississippi). Mississippi's cost-of-living index of 85 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — Civil Engineer salaries in Mississippi grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $14,131 in 2025 to $80,548 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by BIM (Revit) and Sustainability/LEED demand.

Mississippi has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

Civil engineering growing 6% with $1.2T US infrastructure investment driving demand through 2034. Mississippi's top industries include Manufacturing, Agriculture, Healthcare, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.5% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Mississippi has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $80,548, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: BIM (Revit), Sustainability/LEED, Climate-resilient design, Smart cities, Drone surveying. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Mississippi employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Mississippi: $71,918.