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Electrician Salary in Mississippi: Pay by City
Electricians in Mississippi earned a median $29.26 an hour, or $60,860 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.77 to $30.64 an hour, and the top tenth earned $36.80 or more. That is 4% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $18.36
- 25th
- $22.77
- Median
- $29.26
- 75th
- $30.64
- 90th
- $36.80
- 10th
- $38,200
- 25th
- $47,350
- Median
- $60,860
- 75th
- $63,740
- 90th
- $76,540
Which Mississippi cities pay electricians the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $30.02 an hour; Hattiesburg has the lowest, $23.35.[1]
- Gulfport-Biloxi$30.02 · 2,010
- Jackson$25.15 · 1,210
- Hattiesburg$23.35 · 240
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Mississippi?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $76,540 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.36 | $38,200 |
| 25th | $22.77 | $47,350 |
| Median | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| 75th | $30.64 | $63,740 |
| 90th | $36.80 | $76,540 |
| Mean | $27.88 | $58,000 |
How much do new electricians make in Mississippi?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Mississippi earned $18.36 an hour or less ($38,200 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.77 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Mississippi?
Projections Central expects Mississippi to go from 6,180 electrician jobs in 2024 to 7,070 in 2034, a change of 14.3%, with about 650 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6,180 | 7,070 | 14.3% | 650 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Mississippi?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Mississippi. General contractors have the highest median, $32.17 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $32.17 | $66,910 | 7,040 |
| Electricians | $29.26 | $60,860 | 6,610 |
| Plumbers | $26.67 | $55,480 | 3,360 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.41 | $48,680 | 2,700 |
| Roofers | $21.61 | $44,940 | 480 |
Where to train in Mississippi
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Mississippi, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)