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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$54,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.14/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,140
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,517 #37 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Mississippi, explained

Diesel mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $54,360 per year ($26.14 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $37,390, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $82,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $54,360 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $54,360 is worth about $62,517 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #37 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,390
$17.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$54,360
$26.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,020
$39.43/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $54,360 $62,517
Tennessee $59,190 $64,428 −$4,830
Louisiana $58,680 $66,525 −$4,320
Arkansas $52,330 $60,193 +$2,030
Alabama $50,470 $56,821 +$3,890

Diesel Mechanic in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Mississippi?

Diesel mechanics in Mississippi earn a median of $54,360 per year ($26.14 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay diesel mechanics well?

At $54,360, Mississippi pays 12% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 3,140 work in the state.

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