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

Machinist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$55,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.71/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,920
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,885 #13 of 51

Machinist pay in Mississippi, explained

Machinists in Mississippi earn a median of $55,550 per year ($26.71 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $34,570, while the most experienced machinists reach about $76,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $55,550 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $55,550 is worth about $63,885 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #13 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,570
$16.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,550
$26.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,670
$36.86/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $55,550 $63,885
Louisiana $61,110 $69,280 −$5,560
Alabama $55,560 $62,551 −$10
Arkansas $51,140 $58,824 +$4,410
Tennessee $49,600 $53,989 +$5,950

Machinist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Mississippi?

Machinists in Mississippi earn a median of $55,550 per year ($26.71 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay machinists well?

At $55,550, Mississippi pays 5% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 1,920 work in the state.

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