Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $59,620 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $91,850
Employed locally 130
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $91,140
    90th
    $91,850

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 101% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $65,930
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $65,140
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,090
    Williamsport, PA $61,770

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,990
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $69,040
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,050
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Hattiesburg, MS is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 6.5% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.