Machinists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $38,440 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $32,130
90th percentile $59,730
Employed locally 70
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,130
    25th
    $32,130
    50th (median)
    $38,440
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $59,730

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 65% Median Machinists salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,150
    Jackson, MS $55,630
    Williamsport, PA $50,540

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,300
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,700
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,950
    Bakers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Hattiesburg, MS is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 31.5% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,130 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,130.