Electricians salary in Mississippi — GUPPI −11.5%
What is the wage premium for Electricians in Mississippi?
Mississippi pays $60,860/year for Electricians (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −11.5% below the national employment-weighted average of $68,765. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −11.5%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Mississippi ranks #40 of 51 states for Electricians pay. National employment-weighted average: $68,765.
How this is calculatedState median
$60,860
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$68,765
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#40
of 51 states
Electricians — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $101,310 | +47.3% |
| 2 | Illinois | $99,560 | +44.8% |
| 3 | Hawaii | $96,460 | +40.3% |
| 4 | Washington | $95,220 | +38.5% |
| 5 | Alaska | $89,440 | +30.1% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $79,420 | +15.5% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $78,970 | +14.8% |
| 8 | New York | $78,750 | +14.5% |
| 9 | Minnesota | $78,160 | +13.7% |
| 10 | Connecticut | $77,540 | +12.8% |
| 11 | New Jersey | $77,250 | +12.3% |
| 12 | Montana | $76,760 | +11.6% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $76,540 | +11.3% |
| 14 | Michigan | $76,270 | +10.9% |
| 15 | California | $76,160 | +10.8% |
| 16 | Wyoming | $76,120 | +10.7% |
| 17 | Maine | $75,380 | +9.6% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $74,090 | +7.7% |
| 19 | Nevada | $73,570 | +7.0% |
| 20 | Maryland | $73,490 | +6.9% |
| 21 | Indiana | $68,490 | −0.4% |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $67,600 | −1.7% |
| 23 | Kansas | $65,860 | −4.2% |
| 24 | North Dakota | $65,710 | −4.4% |
| 25 | Missouri | $65,410 | −4.9% |
| 26 | West Virginia | $64,810 | −5.8% |
| 27 | Ohio | $64,700 | −5.9% |
| 28 | Delaware | $63,700 | −7.4% |
| 29 | Vermont | $63,430 | −7.8% |
| 30 | Idaho | $63,000 | −8.4% |
| 31 | Virginia | $62,900 | −8.5% |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $62,840 | −8.6% |
| 33 | Colorado | $62,230 | −9.5% |
| 34 | Utah | $62,000 | −9.8% |
| 35 | Louisiana | $61,540 | −10.5% |
| 36 | South Dakota | $61,390 | −10.7% |
| 37 | Tennessee | $61,090 | −11.2% |
| 38 | Arizona | $61,060 | −11.2% |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $61,010 | −11.3% |
| 40 | Mississippi ← | $60,860 | −11.5% |
| 41 | Iowa | $60,860 | −11.5% |
| 42 | Nebraska | $60,820 | −11.6% |
| 43 | Kentucky | $59,720 | −13.2% |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,740 | −14.6% |
| 45 | Texas | $58,570 | −14.8% |
| 46 | New Mexico | $58,390 | −15.1% |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,320 | −15.2% |
| 48 | Florida | $57,250 | −16.7% |
| 49 | North Carolina | $56,800 | −17.4% |
| 50 | Alabama | $55,690 | −19.0% |
| 51 | Arkansas | $49,070 | −28.6% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Electricians and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Electricians in Mississippi: $60,860 per year — 11.5% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Electricians earn in Mississippi?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Electricians in Mississippi is $60,860. This is the midpoint — half of Electricianss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Mississippi a high-paying state for Electricians?
- Mississippi pays −11.5% below the national employment-weighted average for Electricians (GUPPI −11.5%). No — employers in Mississippi pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Electricians in Mississippi?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Electricians in Mississippi: ($60,860 − $68,765) / $68,765 × 100 = −11.5%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Mississippi compare to other states for Electricians salaries?
- Mississippi ranks #40 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Electricians, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −11.5%). Top-ranked state: Oregon (GUPPI +47.3%, median $101,310).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations