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How much does a maintenance worker make in Jackson?

$54,110a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $26.01 an hour or $4,509 a month.

Hourly
$26.01
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
159 of 198
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $54,110Highest 10%: $73,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,750$18.15
25th$45,760$22.00
Median$54,110$26.01
75th$57,870$27.82
90th$73,830$35.50

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Memphis, TN$64,470
Maintenance Worker salary in Mississippi Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$71,740
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$67,750
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$64,760
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,470
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$62,280
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,420
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,400
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,000
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,410
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$55,420
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $26.01 ($54,110 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $54,110 against $60,850 nationally, 11% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $54,380, so Jackson pays 0% more.

Where does Jackson rank for maintenance worker pay?

159 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,830 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.