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Civil Engineers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$88,980

Mean: $92,520

~$69,404 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$42.78

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,576/mo

Savings rate

59%

Civil Engineers salary in Hattiesburg, MS — median $88,980/year, range $66,030-$114,610

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$66,030

Median

$88,980

75th %

$114,610

Median is in the 47th percentile of the typical range

Civil Engineers in other MS cities

Compare the same occupation across cities in MS.

HattiesburgYOU ARE HERE
$88,980
Gulfport
$87,960-1.1%
Jackson
$100,170+12.6%

About Civil Engineers salaries in Hattiesburg, MS

Civil Engineers in Hattiesburg, MS earn a median of $88,980 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $92,520, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most civil engineers in this area earn between $66,030 and $114,610. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $42.78 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth, boosted by federal infrastructure spending on roads, bridges, water systems, and broadband. Climate resilience work — seawalls, flood management, fire-resistant infrastructure — is the fastest-growing specialty within civil engineering.

Worth knowing: A PE (Professional Engineer) license is basically mandatory for career progression. Without it, your ceiling is lower and you can't sign off on public projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a civil engineers in Hattiesburg?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $88,980. The average (mean) is $92,520, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a civil engineers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

About $42.78/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for civil engineers in Hattiesburg?

The middle 50% earn between $66,030 and $114,610. Below $66,030 is typically entry-level; above $114,610 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $88,980 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$88,980$69,404
Monthly$7,415$5,784
Biweekly$3,422$2,669
Weekly$1,711$1,335
Hourly (40h/wk)$42.78$33.37
Hourly (35h/wk)$48.89$38.13
Hourly (30h/wk)$57.04$44.49
Daily (8h)$342$267

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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