Jackson engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Jackson, MS metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$97,032
Jackson
Top earners
$142,103
Higher end
vs national
-19% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
MS
Mississippi
Engineers in the Jackson, MS metro earn an estimated $97,032, -19% vs national, with top earners near $142,103. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Jackson
Estimated pay for each discipline in Jackson. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $136,010 | $199,640 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $126,670 | $130,980 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $126,670 | $130,980 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $126,670 | $130,980 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $126,670 | $130,980 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,170 | $192,780 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,390 | $140,480 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $98,470 | $137,440 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $98,470 | $137,440 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $98,470 | $137,440 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $98,470 | $137,440 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $98,470 | $137,440 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $98,470 | $137,440 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,780 | $137,820 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $78,360 | $136,930 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $72,550 | $101,200 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$136,010
90th
$199,640
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$126,670
90th
$130,980
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$126,670
90th
$130,980
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$126,670
90th
$130,980
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$126,670
90th
$130,980
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,170
90th
$192,780
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,390
90th
$140,480
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,470
90th
$137,440
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,780
90th
$137,820
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$78,360
90th
$136,930
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Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$72,550
90th
$101,200
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What affects engineering pay in Jackson
- ▹Local market. Jackson pay runs -19% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Mississippi statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Jackson, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Jackson — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 7 engineering occupations in Jackson, MS, weighted by local employment (2,380 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →