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| Average Salary: | $85,410 |
| Salary Range: (10th – 90th Percentile) | $47,850 – $130,730 |
| Median Salary: $77,500 | Wage Mean: $41.06 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Mississippi is a strong market for PMP® and CAPM® certified professionals, with steady demand across shipbuilding, energy, healthcare, and public sector initiatives. Jackson anchors much of the state’s energy/utilities, government, and healthcare activity, while Gulfport–Biloxi/Pascagoula serves as a defense and shipbuilding hub through Ingalls Shipbuilding and Gulf Coast ports. Hattiesburg rounds out demand with growing roles in manufacturing and healthcare services.
Recent job snapshots from Indeed show about 182 “Project Manager” postings statewide and ≈69 roles explicitly referencing PMP® certification. While counts fluctuate, the demand signal is steady as employers look for formal delivery expertise to support grid transitions, defense contracts, and hospital/university upgrades.
The career outlook is equally promising. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 6% growth in project management roles from 2024–2034, with nearly 78,200 openings annually driven by growth and replacement demand. Pay levels are competitive: Glassdoor estimates Mississippi project manager salaries at ≈$97k statewide, with Jackson ≈$103k and Gulfport ≈$106k. Globally, the PMI® Salary Survey confirms PMP® holders earn about 33% more than non-certified peers.
Current as of: February 2026
Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII) — Naval programs in Pascagoula; largest manufacturing employer in MS. View roles → HII Careers
Northrop Grumman — Space/aeronautics composites (Iuka) and Gulf Coast support. View roles → Northrop Grumman Careers
University of Mississippi — Research, facilities, and enterprise/IT PM roles. View roles → Ole Miss Jobs
Gulf Coast Dinner Meeting — October 30, 2025 (Gulfport—Magiamo). Details → PMI Central MS
Professional Development Day — October 3, 2025 (Jackson—see chapter calendar). PDUs + networking → PMI Central MS
“Self-paced format fit my schedule—passed PMP and secured a formal project role at Ingalls.”
– Sofia R., Gulfport aspiring PM
PMP® & CAPM® Certification Training Courses in Mississippi
Our PMP® Certification Training Program is PMI® Authorized with a 92% first-time pass rate—start your 7-day free trial today; cancel anytime.
CAPM® Certification Training Program: Get the 23 PMI®-required contact hours for CAPM®—start your 7-day free trial now; cancel anytime.
Project Management Salary in Mississippi
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| Average Salary: | $85,410 |
| Salary Range: (10th – 90th Percentile) | $47,850 – $130,730 |
| Median Salary: $77,500 | Wage Mean: $41.06 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Mississippi is a strong market for PMP® and CAPM® certified professionals, with steady demand across shipbuilding, energy, healthcare, and public sector initiatives. Jackson anchors much of the state’s energy/utilities, government, and healthcare activity, while Gulfport–Biloxi/Pascagoula serves as a defense and shipbuilding hub through Ingalls Shipbuilding and Gulf Coast ports. Hattiesburg rounds out demand with growing roles in manufacturing and healthcare services.
Recent job snapshots from Indeed show about 182 “Project Manager” postings statewide and ≈69 roles explicitly referencing PMP® certification. While counts fluctuate, the demand signal is steady as employers look for formal delivery expertise to support grid transitions, defense contracts, and hospital/university upgrades.
The career outlook is equally promising. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 6% growth in project management roles from 2024–2034, with nearly 78,200 openings annually driven by growth and replacement demand. Pay levels are competitive: Glassdoor estimates Mississippi project manager salaries at ≈$97k statewide, with Jackson ≈$103k and Gulfport ≈$106k. Globally, the PMI® Salary Survey confirms PMP® holders earn about 33% more than non-certified peers.
Current as of: February 2026
Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII) — Naval programs in Pascagoula; largest manufacturing employer in MS. View roles → HII Careers
Northrop Grumman — Space/aeronautics composites (Iuka) and Gulf Coast support. View roles → Northrop Grumman Careers
University of Mississippi — Research, facilities, and enterprise/IT PM roles. View roles → Ole Miss Jobs
Gulf Coast Dinner Meeting — October 30, 2025 (Gulfport—Magiamo). Details → PMI Central MS
Professional Development Day — October 3, 2025 (Jackson—see chapter calendar). PDUs + networking → PMI Central MS
“Self-paced format fit my schedule—passed PMP and secured a formal project role at Ingalls.”
– Sofia R., Gulfport aspiring PM
