Machinists Salary in Mississippi

Machinists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $60,050 a year) and the least in Jackson ($51,530), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $55,600 and the median at $55,550 for 1,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

Machinists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$60,050
Hattiesburg$55,190
Jackson$51,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$60,050	$63,330	$50,640	$48,760	90
Hattiesburg	$55,190	$52,170	$43,170	$45,050	88
Jackson	$51,530	$49,850	$33,790	$42,255	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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