verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$74,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.00/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,360
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$86,115 #17 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Mississippi, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $74,880 per year ($36.00 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $47,650, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $88,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $74,880 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $74,880 is worth about $86,115 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #17 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,650
$22.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,880
$36.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$88,340
$42.47/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $74,880 $86,115
Alabama $82,260 $92,611 −$7,380
Tennessee $81,040 $88,212 −$6,160
Louisiana $79,780 $90,446 −$4,900
Arkansas $65,420 $75,250 +$9,460

Aircraft Mechanic in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Mississippi?

Aircraft mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $74,880 per year ($36.00 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $74,880, Mississippi pays 6% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 1,360 work in the state.

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