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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Mississippi earned a median of $37,820 a year ($18.18 an hour) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $50,620; 7,410 were employed there, ranking #52 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $37,820 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $45,650 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.18 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $28,650 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $32,630 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $55,000 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $74,000 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 7,410 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.372 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.41 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.