Millwrights Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $46,780 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $30,970
90th percentile $72,220
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,970
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $56,150
    90th
    $72,220

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 77% Median Millwrights salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,060
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $51,950

    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 Millwrights make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Jackson, MS is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.80 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Jackson, MS is 28.2% below the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Millwrights in Jackson?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $30,970 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.