Electricians salary
in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $44,550–$69,740
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #307 of 462
Electricians in the Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $59,290 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $63,190 and 3% below the MS statewide median of $60,860. It ranks #307 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other MS metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $62,440 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $60,440 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $59,170 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $53,410 |
| Jackson, MS | $52,310 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,580 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $59,290 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,110 jobs pay between $44,550 and $69,740. The 10th percentile is $35,260 and the 90th is $72,590.
Is Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $63,190 and 3% below the MS statewide median of $60,860. It ranks #307 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
About $28.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,290 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.42–$33.53 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.