Home Repair Decoded

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Mississippi

$2,150 – $13,400We estimate basement waterproofing in Mississippi at $2,150 to $13,400 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Mississippi carpenter pay is 20% below the national median, ranking 47 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$1,000$5,000
Labor hours (our assumption)2080
Billed labor rate per hour$58$105
Estimated total$2,150$13,400

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Mississippi median wage from BLS (2025, $23.39 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$12,447$14,8331,000 square foot basement. Page dated March 2026.
Bob Vila$2,300$7,575Overall, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024.
Fixr$3,000$10,000Overall. Page dated February 2026.

Who can legally do this in Mississippi

Mississippi requires a license from the State Board of Contractors for new residential construction over $50,000, improvements to an existing residence over $10,000, and commercial work over $50,000.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Alabama$23.18$2,150$13,300
Arkansas$22.96$2,150$13,300
Louisiana$24.00$2,200$13,600
Tennessee$24.44$2,200$13,800

Other carpenter jobs in Mississippi

Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Mississippi home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.