Mississippi

  • Project Labor Agreements

    Statute prohibits state or local entities from requiring a PLA without approval by the legislature.

  • Prevailing Wage

    No.

  • Right to Work

    Yes.

  • Public-Private Partnerships

    Statute authorizes the use of P3s on toll facilities, but does not permit or prohibit the use of P3s on vertical projects. Unsolicited bids are allowed.

  • Workforce Development Incentives

    Current labor supply satisfies 90% of peak labor demand.

    State offered $36,452,564 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2023.

  • Career and Technical Education

    93% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.

    Mississippi recognizes NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.

  • Job Growth Rate

    1.3%.

Monthly Unemployment Rate in Mississippi

Please see ABC's state-by-state construction unemployment data here.

Industry Overview

Prompt Pay

Private: Progress payments if agreed or If the contractor is not paid in full within thirty (30) calendar days from the first occurrence of one (1) of the above-mentioned events, then the final payment shall bear interest.
Public: Progress payments or within 45 days of invoice.
Subs: For public and private, prime must pay sub within 15 days of payment. No law for subs to lower tiers.

Immigration/E-Verify Mandate

All private employers, state contractors, and state agencies must use E-Verify. Penalties include license suspension and contract debarment.

Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction

4.3%.

Incidence Rate

N/A data not available.

Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)

Federal oversight.

Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction

10.2%.

Marijuana Legalization Status

Legalized for medical use, decriminalized for personal use.

Business Facts

Minimum Wage

$7.25

Percentage of Pensions Funded

61.7%

Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate

0.63%

Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)

5%

State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)

$2,143
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Overall Rank 10
  • Project Labor Agreements A
  • Prevailing Wage A
  • Right to Work A
  • Public-Private Partnerships C
  • Workforce Development Incentives B
  • Career & Technical Education A
  • Job Growth Rate C

Compared to

Mississippi
 
National
A
PLA
B
C
PPP
C
B
WDI
C
A
CTE
B
C
JGR
C

Compared to the National Average

Mississippi
 
National
A
PLA
B
C
PPP
C
B
WDI
C
A
CTE
B
C
JGR
C

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