Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $65,930 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.70
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 860
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $65,930
    75th
    $81,830
    90th
    $81,830

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 109% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 9% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $65,140
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,090
    Williamsport, PA $61,770
    Hattiesburg, MS $59,620

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,580
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,030
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Jackson, MS is $31.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Jackson, MS is 3.4% above 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.