How much does a machinist make in Mississippi?
$55,550a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Mississippi. That is $26.71 an hour or $4,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.71
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,570Median: $55,550Highest 10%: $76,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 25th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| Median | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $76,670 | $36.86 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $63,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $59,220 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $52,170 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 38. Florida | $57,140 |
| 39. Nebraska | $55,860 |
| 40. Alabama | $55,560 |
| 41. Mississippi | $55,550 |
| 42. North Carolina | $55,230 |
| 43. Nevada | $53,050 |
| 44. Georgia | $52,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.71 ($55,550 a year).
Do machinists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $55,550 against $58,750 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for machinist pay?
Mississippi ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays machinists the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $63,330 a year.
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.