As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Jackson, MS is $62,275, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,198 weekly, or $5,190 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $52,178 to $74,190. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,989) and 75th percentile ($68,511), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,190 per year. This $11,522 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, Jackson Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 766 statewide for Entry Level Water Resources 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
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $52,178 Jackson, MS May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $56,989 Jackson, MS May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $62,275 Jackson, MS May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $68,511 Jackson, MS May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $74,190 Jackson, MS May 01, 2026
25% $56,989 10% $52,178 90% $74,190 75% $68,511 $62,275 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Entry Level Water Resources Engineer jobs in Jackson, Mississippi

Entry Level Engineer # 26-11862

US Tech Solutions - Moss Point, MS

Entry Level Engineer # 26-11862

US Tech Solutions - Hattiesburg, MS

Entry Level Engineer # 26-11862

US Tech Solutions - Olive Branch, MS

Entry Level Engineer # 26-11862

US Tech Solutions - Pearl, MS

Search More Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Jobs in Jackson, Mississippi

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Entry Level Water Resources Engineer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer.

Job Openings for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Jackson, MS

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
56989
68511
62275

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
58431
73854
65523
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Jackson, MS. The base salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer ranges from $56,989 to $68,511 with the average base salary of $62,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,431 to $73,854 with the average total cash compensation of $65,523.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

56989
68511

 

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

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary in popular cities: GulfportHattiesburgSouthaven