Port Engineer Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

How much does a Port Engineer make in Jackson, MS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Port Engineer in Jackson, MS is $69,814. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,814 to a high of $81,031, with most professionals earning between $65,103 and $75,686.

Search Port Engineer Jobs in Jackson, MS

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for an Port Engineer

$65,103 to $75,686

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Port Engineer Salary:
Select State
Select City in MS
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Jackson, Mississippi

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Port Engineer

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Port Engineer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Port Engineer.

Search Port Engineer Job Openings

Job Openings for Port Engineer in Jackson, MS

What does a Port Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Port Engineer

Develop agendas and present details on the Planning Board for Maintenance and deconflict planned and unplanned operational, schedule, and work integration issues.

October 07, 2022

Reviews work specifications, coordinates schedules with repair activities, oversees repairs, and providing input for all maintenance funding decisions.

March 19, 2023

Actively assist in planning and execution maintenance, repairs, classification surveys, regulatory surveys (USCG), equipment upgrades and similar tasks.

January 05, 2023

Monitor industrial availability execution and support Government efforts to control quality, schedule, and cost.

February 26, 2023

Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and ensures that the team follows the established policies and procedures, holding employees accountable for non-compliance through progressive disciplinary measures.

March 24, 2023

Manage the logistics for multiple ships, directing maintenance, spare parts, equipment, casualties and machinery overhauls.

April 12, 2023

Provide oversight for vessel Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure that missions/voyages are efficiently and safely performed in accordance with contract requirements.

May 12, 2023

Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment .

May 20, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Port Engineer Salary By Experience Levels in Jackson, MS

How much should you be earning in Port Engineer in Jackson, MS based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Port Engineer in Jackson, MS

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Port Engineer Salary By Level of Education in Jackson, MS

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Port Engineer position in Jackson, MS based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Port Engineer in Jackson, MS and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Port Engineer in Jackson, MS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65103

75686

69814

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66553

78233

71621

What is the average salary for Port Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Port Engineer in Jackson, MS. The base salary for Port Engineer ranges from $65,103 to $75,686 with the average base salary of $69,814. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,553 to $78,233 with the average total cash compensation of $71,621.

View Average Salary for Port Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,814	$65,103 - $75,686
Bonus	$1,807	$1,450 - $2,548
Total Pay	$71,621	$66,553 - $78,233

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Port Engineer Salary Near Jackson, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,096 - $75,677	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,983 - $74,383	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,444 - $74,919	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,162 - $75,754	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,548 - $80,853	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,431 - $72,578	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS

See salaries for Port Engineer in locations close to Jackson, MS. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

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 eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Port Engineer in Jackson, MS

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Port Engineer	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $67,808	MAXIMUM SALARY $78,384
JOB TITLE Port Agent	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $48,209	MAXIMUM SALARY $61,599
JOB TITLE Port Supervisor	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $51,496	MAXIMUM SALARY $67,346
JOB TITLE Port Officer	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $33,127	MAXIMUM SALARY $39,478
JOB TITLE Port Driver	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $45,700	MAXIMUM SALARY $55,923
JOB TITLE Port Worker	LOCATION Jackson, MS	MINIMUM SALARY $30,106	MAXIMUM SALARY $34,077

The Port Engineer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Jackson, MS that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

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.