Helpers--Electricians Salary in Mississippi

Helpers--electricians in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $36,990 a year) and the least in Jackson ($35,760), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $35,520 and the median at $35,680 for 930 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$36,990
Jackson$35,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$36,990	$38,020	$36,180	$31,154	90
Jackson	$35,760	$35,980	$34,290	$30,215	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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