How much does a Civil Engineer make in Mississippi?

BLS puts the average Civil Engineer pay in Mississippi at $104,840 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Mississippi, after federal taxes, FICA, and Mississippi state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $79,123 annually ($6,594/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Mississippi?

On a $104,840 salary in Mississippi, your take-home pay is approximately $79,123/year or $6,594/month. Federal tax: $14,235. State tax: $3,462. FICA: $8,020.

Is $104,840 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$104,840 is the BLS average Civil Engineer pay in Mississippi, 4% below the US average of $108,670 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Mississippi earn between $75,730 and $124,240.

How do Mississippi taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Mississippi levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $104,840 is $3,462. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

In Mississippi, the top 10% earn over $162,240 and the bottom 10% under $49,840 (BLS, May 2025). 5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Mississippi reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Mississippi (2026)

Average Civil Engineer pay in Mississippi

$104,840/year

≈ $50/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $75,730–$124,240

US average: $108,670

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$79,123/year

$6,594/month · effective tax rate 24.53%

Federal $14,235
State $3,462
FICA $8,020
Take-home

Pay by role in Mississippi

Senior Civil Engineer / P.E. (USACE ERDC)$115,000–$185,000+ TC
Senior Coastal / Levee / Flood Engineer$118,000–$182,000
Senior Port / Marine Engineer (Gulfport / Pascagoula)$108,000–$165,000
Senior Transportation / Highway Engineer$98,000–$155,000
Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer$108,000–$165,000
Senior Geotechnical Engineer$105,000–$162,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$79,123
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,594
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,043
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$38/hr
Federal Tax	$14,235
State Tax	$3,462
FICA Taxes	$8,020
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.53%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Mississippi's civil engineering market is anchored by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) + I-10 + I-20 + I-55 + I-59 corridor work, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District (the substantial Mississippi River + USACE flood protection + the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project + the substantial MS coastal hurricane risk reduction + post-Katrina flood + levee rebuilding programs + USACE Engineer Research & Development Center ERDC Vicksburg with ~2K employees + the country's substantial federal civil + military engineering research center), Port of Pascagoula + Port of Gulfport (substantial container + bulk + petrochemical marine engineering), Ingalls Shipbuilding Pascagoula site + facility CE, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery CE, plus Mississippi Power + Entergy MS grid + nuclear (Grand Gulf Nuclear partial-ownership) + Stennis Space Center NASA + Keesler AFB + NCBC Gulfport federal civil engineering.

Senior Civil Engineer / P.E. (USACE ERDC)

$115,000–$185,000+ TC

USACE ERDC Vicksburg · cleared federal civilian + contractor · geotechnical + hydraulic + structural research

Senior Coastal / Levee / Flood Engineer

$118,000–$182,000

USACE Vicksburg + USACE Mobile · post-Katrina + post-Camille MS coastal + Mississippi River levee

Senior Port / Marine Engineer (Gulfport / Pascagoula)

$108,000–$165,000

Port of Gulfport + Port of Pascagoula + Port Bienville · marine terminal + dredging + bulk handling

Senior Transportation / Highway Engineer

$98,000–$155,000

MDOT + I-10 + I-20 + I-55 + I-59 + Trent Lott Center · P.E. required + MDOT consulting

Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer

$108,000–$165,000

Bay St Louis Bridge + Biloxi Bay Bridge post-Katrina rebuild + Tenn-Tom Waterway + MDOT bridge

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

$105,000–$162,000

MS Delta alluvium + MS Coast hurricane risk + petrochem terminal foundation + USACE ERDC

Senior Federal P.E. (USACE Vicksburg)

$98,000–$148,000

USACE Vicksburg District + GS-13/14 federal civilian · Mississippi River + flood + MS coastal

Senior Construction Engineer

$108,000–$168,000

Brasfield & Gorrie MS + Yates Construction Philadelphia + MS heavy civil + post-Katrina recovery

Mid-Level Civil Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$108,000

Functional CE IC at MDOT + consulting · transitioning to P.E. licensure + senior band

Junior Civil Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$56,000–$78,000

MSU Bagley CE + Ole Miss + USM + Jackson State CE pipeline · entry band · EIT/FE candidate

Worth knowing: The US Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District + USACE Engineer Research & Development Center ERDC Vicksburg are one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US federal civil + military engineering research clusters and a feature most national CE surveys understate for MS. USACE ERDC Vicksburg (founded 1929 + ~2K employees + the country's largest US Department of Defense civil + military engineering research center + substantial federal civilian + contractor engineering work across geotechnical + hydraulic + structural + military engineering + cold regions + environmental engineering research + ERDC operates the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory + the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory + the Information Technology Laboratory + the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory + the Environmental Laboratory + the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Hanover NH partner facility) supports substantial cleared federal civilian + contractor CE work. Senior ERDC GS-13/14 federal civilian engineers clear $115-185K + TS/SCI premium. USACE Vicksburg District operates the substantial Mississippi River and Tributaries Project + the substantial post-Katrina + post-Camille MS coastal hurricane risk reduction + flood + levee rebuilding programs across the Mississippi + Yazoo + Atchafalaya + Ouachita + Pearl River basins. The Bay St Louis Bridge + Biloxi Bay Bridge post-Hurricane Katrina rebuild work (the substantial post-Katrina MS Coast infrastructure recovery + the 2007 reopened replacement Bay St Louis-Pass Christian bridge + the 2008 reopened replacement Biloxi-Ocean Springs bridge + the substantial MDOT MS Coast hurricane recovery program) supports substantial MS bridge + transportation civil engineering. The substantial MS petrochemical + LNG infrastructure at Pascagoula Chevron Refinery + Hancock County salt dome SPR storage supports substantial site development + foundation + heavy civil CE work. The Port of Gulfport + Port of Pascagoula support substantial marine + dredging + terminal civil engineering work. MS flat 4.0% by 2026 + MS personal exemption $6,000 single + no state estate tax + MS RTW since 1954 + MS retirement income FULL EXEMPTION + lower MS cost of living anchor the MS CE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Civil Engineers in Mississippi and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Mississippi 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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