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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 10/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
6 open private-sector listings for engineers, all other in Mississippi from 2 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stennis Space Center | 5 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Jackson | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Job ⇅ | Employer ⇅ | Where ⇅ | Posted ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Systems Engineer II, Mechanical | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stennis Space Center, Mississippi | 18 days ago |
| Build Engineer II / Senior Build Engineer I | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stennis Space Center, Mississippi | 43 days ago |
| Electrical Design Engineer | Hitachi Energy | Jackson, Mississippi | 51 days ago |
| Lead, Propulsion Test Engineer | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stennis Space Center, Mississippi | 63 days ago |
| Ground Systems Engineer, Automation Controls | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stennis Space Center, Mississippi | 208 days ago |
| Senior Ground Systems Engineer I, Mechanical | Rocket Lab Corporation | Stennis Space Center, Mississippi | 376 days ago |
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| Measure ⇅ | Mississippi ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 480 | 154,070 |
| Median pay | $111,030 | $122,930 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $44,400 | $66,810 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $166,000 | $189,950 |
| Location quotient | 0.42 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Engineers, all other (SOC 17-2199): national median pay $122,930 a year, 154,070 jobs in the US, +3.7% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
Everything about this profession →Mississippi guide
6 open private-sector listings from 2 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $111,030 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $44,400 and top (90th) $166,000 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).