As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Mississippi is $84,427, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,624 weekly, or $7,036 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $70,621 to $93,480. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,200) and 75th percentile ($89,165), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,480 per year. This $11,965 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Forensic Engineer often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $70,621 MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $77,200 MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $84,427 MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $89,165 MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $93,480 MS April 01, 2026
25% $77,200 10% $70,621 90% $93,480 75% $89,165 $84,427 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $95,754 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $95,416 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $86,887 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $86,579 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $86,579 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $90,315 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $86,579 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $90,376 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $91,239 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $95,416 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Forensic Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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