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

Auto Mechanic Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$37,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.18/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
7,410
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,495 #50 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Mississippi, explained

Auto mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $37,820 per year ($18.18 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $28,650, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $74,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $37,820 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $37,820 is worth about $43,495 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,650
$13.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$37,820
$18.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,000
$35.58/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $37,820 $43,495
Tennessee $50,290 $54,740 −$12,470
Louisiana $46,400 $52,604 −$8,580
Alabama $45,640 $51,383 −$7,820
Arkansas $44,160 $50,795 −$6,340

Auto Mechanic in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Mississippi?

Auto mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $37,820 per year ($18.18 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay auto mechanics well?

At $37,820, Mississippi pays 25% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 7,410 work in the state.

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