Machinists Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $55,630 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $83,730
Employed locally 280
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $55,630
    75th
    $70,940
    90th
    $83,730

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 92% Median Machinists salary is 8% 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
    Williamsport, PA $50,540
    Hattiesburg, MS $38,440

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Jackson, MS is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.73 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Jackson, MS is 0.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.