Engineering Hattiesburg, MS Pop. 48,728

Environmental Engineer Salary in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The median environmental engineer salary in Hattiesburg, MS is $77,456 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 3.6% below the Mississippi state average.

City Median
$77,456
vs State Avg
$-2,905
vs National
$-19,364
Cost of Living
80%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Hattiesburg by Experience

In Hattiesburg, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $51,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $113,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$51,200
$-12,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,400
$-19,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$113,600
$-28,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Hattiesburg, MS

Percentile Hattiesburg
10th Percentile $48,800
25th Percentile $60,800
Median (50th) $77,456
75th Percentile $97,600
90th Percentile $118,400

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Mississippi Cities

Jackson, MS
$82,297
Pop. 153,701
Southaven, MS
$81,329
Pop. 55,026
Biloxi, MS
$80,361
Pop. 46,212
Gulfport, MS
$79,392
Pop. 72,926

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Hattiesburg

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Hattiesburg and the surrounding Mississippi area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Hattiesburg may vary based on local industry and population growth.