As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in Columbus, MS is $126,652, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,436 weekly, or $10,554 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $108,016 to $140,030. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,897) and 75th percentile ($133,654), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,030 per year. This $16,757 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Electrical Project Engineer often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 805 statewide for Electrical Project 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
Electrical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $108,016 Columbus, MS October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $116,897 Columbus, MS October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $126,652 Columbus, MS October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $133,654 Columbus, MS October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $140,030 Columbus, MS October 01, 2026
25% $116,897 10% $108,016 90% $140,030 75% $133,654 $126,652 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

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

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