How much does a cutting make in Jackson?
$45,070a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,756 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.67
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $45,070Highest 10%: $57,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| 75th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 90th | $57,530 | $27.66 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Gulfport, MS | $41,980 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,880 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $80,270 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $74,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $69,250 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $63,170 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $62,530 |
| Welding | $55,550 |
| Tire Builder | $55,380 |
| Welder | $52,220 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $50,430 |
| Extruding | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $21.67 ($45,070 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $45,070 against $46,330 nationally, 3% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $40,650, so Jackson pays 11% more.
Where does Jackson rank for cutting pay?
160 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,530 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.