Machinists Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Machinists in Mississippi earn a median salary of $49,581 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.7% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 1,900 machinists are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $38,440 to $61,340 depending on location.
$49,581
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$61,340
Highest paying metro
$38,440
Lowest paying metro
1,900
Employed in Mississippi
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Machinists salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $61,340 | $49,050 | $61,340 | 430 |
| Jackson, MS | $55,630 | $38,680 | $70,940 | 280 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $49,100 | $44,290 | $56,000 | 180 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $48,620 | $37,020 | $61,720 | 660 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $48,280 | $42,310 | $53,220 | 100 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $45,660 | $38,830 | $56,740 | 180 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,440 | $32,130 | $57,520 | 70 |