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Civil Engineer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$48.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,293/year ($6,274/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,770 Civil Engineer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Civil Engineer salary of $100,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,293 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $100,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,207 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,663 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$4,007 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,293 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Mississippi?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Mississippi is $100,170 per year ($48.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,730 and $124,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $100,170, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $75,293 per year ($6,274 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,770 Civil Engineer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.