Mississippi
Currently enforces NEC unknown
NEC Code Adoption in Mississippi
Mississippi does not have a statewide NEC adoption requirement. Instead, electrical codes are adopted and enforced at the local level — counties and municipalities typically adopt either the current NEC edition or a modified version based on their jurisdiction’s specific needs and infrastructure requirements. This means requirements can vary significantly across Mississippi.
Current Electrical Code Status
Active NEC Edition: unknown
Mississippi does not enforce a statewide electrical code standard. Instead, cities and counties independently adopt the NEC or modified versions. Contact your local building department to confirm which NEC edition and amendments apply to your specific jurisdiction. This distributed approach allows local governments to tailor electrical codes to their unique circumstances.
Electrical Licensing in Mississippi
Mississippi electricians must be licensed through Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). All electricians performing electrical work must hold the appropriate license classification for the type of work they perform.
License Types: Residential, Commercial, Journeyman, Master Continuing Education: 2 hours per 1 year Reciprocity: Mississippi has reciprocal licensing agreements with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, South-Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West-Virginia. This allows licensed electricians from those states to work in Mississippi under certain conditions.
Workforce Data
Mississippi employs approximately 12,000 electricians with a mean hourly wage of $30.44 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This represents a significant portion of Mississippi’s skilled trades workforce and reflects the ongoing demand for qualified electrical professionals in the state.
What This Means for Your Calculator
Since Mississippi leaves NEC adoption to local jurisdictions, check with your local building department for the enforced edition. The FieldLab Electrician NEC Calculator bundles both NEC 2023 and NEC 2026 tables, covering the most common editions in use across Mississippi’s municipalities.