Engineering Mississippi (MS) Rank #50 of 50

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Mississippi

The median petroleum engineer salary in Mississippi is $109,394 per year, which is 17% below the national median of $131,800.

Median Salary

$109,394

vs National

$-22,406

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $69,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $161,850 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$69,720

$-14,280 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$111,220

$-22,780 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$161,850

$-33,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$66,400	$80,000	$-13,600
25th Percentile	$84,660	$102,000	$-17,340
Median (50th)	$109,394	$131,800	$-22,406
75th Percentile	$139,440	$168,000	$-28,560
90th Percentile	$167,660	$202,000	$-34,340

Petroleum Engineer Salary by City in Mississippi

The largest employment areas for petroleum engineers in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Jackson, MS

$112,030

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$108,076

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$110,712

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$105,440

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%

Biloxi, MS

$109,394

Pop. 46,212 · COL 83%

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Mississippi

Education

Most petroleum engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Mississippi has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook in Mississippi

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Mississippi's demand may vary based on local industry trends.