Generator installation cost in Mississippi
In Mississippi, you can expect about $10,469 to $14,669 for an installed 22 kW whole house generator that uses natural gas. Here, electricians earn $27.88 an hour, 19% under the US average of $34.37. Their wage sets the $2,400 to $4,500 electrician line in the price.
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Installed prices in Mississippi for each size
Mississippi prices and fuel at half load. Fuel tables are published by Generac for each model. At 18 kW, 24 kW and 26 kW, rated hourly fuel use is no higher than for the next size down, which means fuel use per hour doesn't rise in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $7,719 to $11,919 | $2.81/h | $7,919 to $12,319 | $3.05/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,049 to $13,249 | $5.42/h | $9,249 to $13,649 | $5.70/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $9,869 to $14,069 | $4.70/h | $10,069 to $14,469 | $5.35/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $10,469 to $14,669 | $5.67/h | $10,669 to $15,069 | $7.97/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $10,889 to $15,089 | $5.65/h | $11,089 to $15,489 | $7.97/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $11,319 to $15,519 | $5.23/h | $11,519 to $15,919 | $6.49/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
Components of the 22 kW price in Mississippi
The hourly labor rate of $27.88 ranks 47th of 51 and is among the lowest. Labor runs up to $1,000 below US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac's list price for the 22 kW package without the switch |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference between Generac's prices with and without the switch |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $2,400 to $4,500 | $2,400 to $4,500 | Published installation ranges based on an hourly wage of $27.88 in Mississippi (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $400 to $1,600 | $600 to $2,000 | Gas line connected to the meter; propane line connected to the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $10,469 to $14,669 | $10,669 to $15,069 | propane leaves out the tank |
Fuel costs in Mississippi
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $27.81 per 1,000 ft³ | $5.67 | $408 |
| Propane | $3.15 a gallon | $7.97 | $574 (182 gal) |
Natural gas costs less in Mississippi. At half load, a 22 kW generator uses $5.67 an hour for gas compared with $7.97 for propane. Here, residential gas ranks 41st cheapest of 51.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Mississippi price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $630 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,260 |
Power outages in Mississippi
In 2025, Mississippi customers spent an average of 524 minutes without power. The duration exceeded the US figure of 269 and ranked 6th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 39% of the outage time. On typical days, customers lost power for 319 minutes. The worst of the past ten years was 2020, at 1,612 minutes without power. Those years averaged 686 minutes, and 2025 finished 162 minutes under that.
Since 2016, every year
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 524 | 6th | 319 |
| 2024 | 607 | 14th | 279 |
| 2023 | 878 | 6th | 267 |
| 2022 | 456 | 11th | 243 |
| 2021 | 1,190 | 4th | 225 |
| 2020 | 1,612 | 5th | 204 |
| 2019 | 466 | 7th | 214 |
| 2018 | 272 | 23rd | 210 |
| 2017 | 580 | 10th | 206 |
| 2016 | 276 | 12th | 180 |
Mississippi utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 464,256 | 640 | 2.61 | 245 |
| Mississippi Power Co | 192,650 | 105 | 1.03 | 102 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn | 91,460 | 121 | 1.70 | 71 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | 78,172 | 156 | not reported | not reported |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 70,472 | 649 | 5.46 | 119 |
In 2025, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers had 649 minutes without power, compared with 105 for Mississippi Power Co. The 6.2 to one ratio makes your local utility more important than the state's 524 minute figure. Across all utilities, the customer-weighted average customer lost power 2.50 times during the year, more often than the US average of 1.35. Outages on Entergy Mississippi LLC lines averaged 245 minutes, or about 4.1 hours. For a 22 kW generator at half load, that amount of time costs $23.19 in gas.
Mississippi FEMA major disasters since 2016
There were 15 severe storms, 3 hurricanes and 1 flood. The count also included 1 ice storm and 1 tornado. There was 1 tropical storm and 1 winter storm. In all, 23 major disasters were declared, with the latest in August 2026. COVID-19 was excluded. Tropical or coastal storms accounted for 4 of the 23. The latest was Tropical Storm Arthur in August 2026, and their outages run for days. Snow, ice and winter storms accounted for 2 of them. With a cold-weather kit, the engine keeps starting.
These counties appeared most often by name: Covington County (11), Clay County (9), Holmes County (9), Jefferson Davis County (9), Carroll County (8), Claiborne County (8), Greene County (8) and Itawamba County (8).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Tropical Storm Arthur | DR-4930 |
| June 2026 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4922 |
| February 2026 | Severe Winter Storm | DR-4899 |
| May 2025 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4874 |
| June 2024 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4790 |
| August 2023 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. | DR-4727 |
Mississippi and neighboring states
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $10,469 to $14,669 | $27.88 | 524 |
| Alabama | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.65 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $10,269 to $14,169 | $25.71 | 475 |
| Louisiana | $10,669 to $15,069 | $29.98 | 272 |
| Tennessee | $10,769 to $15,269 | $30.55 | 228 |
Among the 4 neighbors, 1 installs for less. Arkansas has the lowest figure, $10,269, while Tennessee has the highest at $10,769.
Data sources: BLS wages (May 2025), EIA gas prices (March to August 2026), EIA propane prices (October 26, 2026), EIA outage records, EIA-861, FEMA. All states.