SOC 17-2112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineers — Lower East Mississippi
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Engineers in Lower East Mississippi, MS is $65,510 per year, substantially below the national median of $102,440 — a gap of 36.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Engineers in Lower East Mississippi, MS is $65,510 per year, substantially below the national median of $102,440 — a gap of 36.1%. Half of workers earn between $65,510 and $87,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,510 and the ninetieth at $98,560.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Hattiesburg records the highest median at $101,300. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,510 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $65,510 | −36.1% |
| Median (50th) | $65,510 | −36.1% |
| 75th | $87,250 | −14.8% |
| 90th | $98,560 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $79,670 | −22.2% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg | $101,300 | 110 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $95,800 | 330 | |
| 3 | Gulfport | $94,800 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower East Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $65,510 goes as far as $75,299 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,299US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,510 a year, 36.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,510 to $98,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hattiesburg, at $101,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineers in Lower East Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $65,510, or $31.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,440, so pay in Lower East Mississippi, MS is 36.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lower East Mississippi, MS earns more than $98,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hattiesburg, at $101,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Lower East Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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