As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Jackson, MS is $97,278, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,871 weekly, or $8,107 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $84,800 to $109,020. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,747) and 75th percentile ($103,425), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,020 per year. This $12,678 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Jackson City Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 766 statewide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $84,800 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $90,747 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $97,278 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,425 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $109,020 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
25% $90,747 10% $84,800 90% $109,020 75% $103,425 $97,278 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Jackson, MS. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $90,747 to $103,425 with the average base salary of $97,278. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,101 to $119,863 with the average total cash compensation of $107,793.

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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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