How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Jackson?
$38,040a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 382 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $38,040Highest 10%: $75,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 25th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| 90th | $75,790 | $36.44 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Memphis, TN | $50,490 |
| Gulfport, MS | $39,120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $18.29 ($38,040 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $38,040 against $50,620 nationally, 25% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $37,820, so Jackson pays 1% more.
Where does Jackson rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
382 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,790 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.