As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Columbus, MS is $77,776, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,496 weekly, or $6,481 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $63,924 to $91,478. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,525) and 75th percentile ($84,948), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,478 per year. This $14,423 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 803 statewide for Electrical Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $63,924 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $70,525 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $77,776 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $84,948 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $91,478 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
25% $70,525 10% $63,924 90% $91,478 75% $84,948 $77,776 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electrical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

Columbus, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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