Electrician Jobs in Mississippi

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Mississippi Electrician Market Overview

Mississippi offers diverse electrical opportunities across shipbuilding, oil/gas, manufacturing, and gaming.Gulf Coast leads with Ingalls Shipbuilding and petroleum facilities, while Jacksonanchors state government and healthcare electrical. Gaming industry in Biloxi and Tunica provides specialized electrical work, and automotive manufacturing in Canton and Blue Springs creates steady demand. Agriculture processing and power generation add statewide opportunities.

Highest-Paying Mississippi Cities for Electricians

Pascagoula

$32-45/hr
Shipbuilding • Industrial • Gulf Coast

Biloxi

$28-38/hr
Casinos • Tourism • Marine

Canton

$30-40/hr
Nissan • Automotive • Manufacturing

Jackson

$26-36/hr
Healthcare • Government • Commerce

Gulfport

$28-38/hr
Port • Manufacturing • Gaming

Tupelo

$24-32/hr
Manufacturing • Healthcare • Toyota

Mississippi's Biggest Electrical Employers

Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII)

Naval shipyard, destroyer and amphibious ship construction

400+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Pascagoula • Ship electrical systems • Defense contractor • Security clearance potential

Mississippi Power (Southern Company)

Electric utility, power plants, transmission systems

350+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Linework

Nissan North America

Automotive manufacturing, assembly plant

280+ electricians
$30-40/hour
Location: Canton • Automotive electrical • Manufacturing systems • Robotics

Gaming & Casino Industry

Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, Horseshoe, Gold Strike

250+ electricians
$26-36/hour
Location: Biloxi, Tunica • Entertainment electrical • 24/7 operations • Hospitality systems

Healthcare Systems

UMMC, North Mississippi Health Services, Forrest Health

220+ electricians
$26-36/hour
Location: Jackson, Tupelo, Hattiesburg • Medical electrical • Critical care systems

Industries Hiring Electricians in Mississippi

Shipbuilding & Marine

• Ingalls Shipbuilding: $32-45/hour
• Naval vessel electrical systems
• Marine equipment installation
• Defense contractor opportunities

Automotive Manufacturing

• Nissan/Toyota: $30-40/hour
• Manufacturing electrical systems
• Robotics and automation
• Assembly line maintenance

Gaming & Entertainment

• Casino Operations: $26-36/hour
• Gaming equipment electrical
• Entertainment systems
• 24/7 facility maintenance

Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals

• Gulf Coast Facilities: $30-42/hour
• Refinery electrical work
• Hazardous location systems
• Offshore support facilities

Mississippi Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Mississippi code
• Fees: $200 total ($150 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

• Marine Electrical: Shipyard premium
• Gaming Systems: Casino electrical
• Hazardous Location: Oil/gas facilities
• Hurricane Response: Emergency restoration
Authority: Mississippi State Board of Contractors • (601) 354-6161

Career Progression

Apprentice$16-22/hr
Journeyman$24-36/hr
Shipyard/Industrial$30-45/hr
Master/Supervisor$38-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Construction season starts
Post-Hurricane: Reconstruction boom
Year-round: Shipbuilding & manufacturing
Gaming: Always hiring experienced techs
Pro tip: Marine electrical experience at Ingalls opens highest-paying doors

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Pascagoula

$32-45/hr
Home: $180k • Rent: $900

Biloxi

$28-38/hr
Home: $200k • Rent: $1,100

Jackson

$26-36/hr
Home: $150k • Rent: $800
Mississippi offers excellent value for electricians - Lower cost of living with competitive industrial wages, especially in shipbuilding and Gulf Coast facilities.

Ready for Mississippi Electrical Work?

Mississippi offers diverse electrical opportunities across world-class shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing, gaming entertainment, and Gulf Coast industries. From Ingalls Shipbuilding's naval electrical systems to casino gaming technology, the state provides stable employment with competitive wages in a low-cost environment.

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