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Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Mississippi

Computer Hardware Engineers in Mississippi make a median of $76,120 a year, or about $36.6 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$76K
Median annual
$36.6/hr
Hourly rate
$61K
Entry level (10th %)
$132K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,863/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$85,624/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,786/mo

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Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $60,940, 25th percentile $66,840, median $76,120, 75th percentile $96,140, 90th percentile $131,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$61K25th$67KMedian$76K75th$96K90th$132K
Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $60,940, 25th percentile $66,840, median $76,120, 75th percentile $96,140, 90th percentile $131,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer hardware engineers (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer hardware engineers make in Mississippi?

The median is $76,120 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,940, and experienced computer hardware engineers can clear $131,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,863/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 22.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a computer hardware engineers salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer hardware engineers salary is worth about $85,624 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer hardware engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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