Pay data / Electricians / Salary / Mississippi
Electrician Salary
in Mississippi
Electricians in Mississippi (MS) earn a median of $51,700 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 16% below the national median for electricians, with most earning between $34,000 and $87,500.
Electrician pay by experience in Mississippi
- Apprentice$31,000$15/hr
Learning on the job under a licensed electrician, usually 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$51,700$25/hr
Licensed to work independently. The market's center of gravity.
- Master$70,300$34/hr
Can pull permits, run jobs, and supervise. Where the money is.
Electrician pay in Mississippi metros
- Jackson$53,400$26/hr
- Gulfport$52,100$25/hr
- Southaven$52,200$25/hr
Licensing in Mississippi
Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work.
Frequently asked
- How much do electricians make in Mississippi?
- Electricians in Mississippi earn a median of $51,700 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 16% below the national median. Most earn between $34,000 and $87,500.
- What is the highest-paying place for electricians in Mississippi?
- Among Mississippi's major metros, Jackson tends to pay electricians the most, near $53,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a electrician in Mississippi?
- Yes. Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work. Licensing in Mississippi is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Electrician pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Mississippi by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.