Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $55,050 -9% vs national
Median hourly $26.47
10th percentile $43,970
90th percentile $74,290
Employed locally 70
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,970
    25th
    $50,100
    50th (median)
    $55,050
    75th
    $69,870
    90th
    $74,290

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 91% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,380
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $53,370

    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
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,930
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Jackson, MS is $26.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Jackson, MS is 9% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Jackson?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $43,970 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,100.