salary$100,170 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,370per year
Jobs in the area430people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.3% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Jackson, MS area is $100,170 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $54,950 and $168,370.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.