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Engineering Manager Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$68.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $103,151/year ($8,596/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 48th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 860 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $142,790 a year — though pay ranges from $99,210 for newcomers to $205,560 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $99,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $118,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Engineering Manager jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Engineering Manager salary of $142,790 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 $103,151 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $142,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$23,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,923 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$5,712 |
| Take-home (annual) | $103,151 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,596 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Mississippi?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Mississippi is $142,790 per year ($68.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $118,430 and $171,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $142,790, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $103,151 per year ($8,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 860 Engineering Manager 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.