Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Mississippi

In Mississippi we have BLS pay data for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Gulfport only, where the average is $73,130 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineering technologists and technicians average at $70,330 and the median at $70,570 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,380.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$73,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$73,130	$73,940	$65,280	$58,084	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3027.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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