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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Electrician Salary After Tax in Hattiesburg

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MS ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.85

Electrician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$48,000

Take-home:

$38,350

$3,196/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$60,000

Take-home:

$47,428

$3,952/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$80,000

Take-home:

$60,906

$5,076/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $60,000

Gross Salary$60,000
Federal Tax(8.6%)โ€“$5,162
MS State Taxโ€“$2,820
Social Securityโ€“$3,720
Medicareโ€“$870
Annual Take-Home$47,428
$3,952Monthly
$1,824Bi-Weekly
20.95%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Hattiesburg

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)24% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$950/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

COL Index

0.85

Comfortable Rent Max

$988/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,952 ($47,424/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,976

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,186

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$790

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$23,712

Wants / year

$14,227

Savings / year

$9,485

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Hattiesburg?

The median Electrician salary in Hattiesburg (MS) is $60,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $48,000 and the 75th percentile is $80,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Hattiesburg?

At the median salary of $60,000, a Electrician in MS takes home approximately $47,428 per year ($3,952/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 20.95%.

Can a Electrician afford rent in Hattiesburg?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Hattiesburg is $950/month. On the median Electrician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 24%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($988/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Electrician salaries in Hattiesburg?

Hattiesburg has a cost-of-living index of 0.85 (1.00 = national average). Hattiesburg is 15% cheaper than the US average, so the Electrician salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.