Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $59,990 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 380
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $77,750

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 99% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    Kokomo, IN $87,860
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $62,910
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,040
    Williamsport, PA $56,690
    Hattiesburg, MS $52,750

    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 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Jackson, MS is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salaries?

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Jackson, MS is 6.2% below the national median of $63,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Jackson?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.