Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Mississippi
In Mississippi, automotive service technicians and mechanics earn a median $37,820 a year, well below the national median of $50,620 (−25%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. That is 6% less than the median across all occupations in Mississippi ($40,120). Every neighbouring state pays more: Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama and Arkansas range from $44,160 in Arkansas to $50,290 in Tennessee. Mississippi employs 7,410 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 6.37 per 1,000 jobs, the 31st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.41 means the occupation is more concentrated in Mississippi than nationally.
Mississippi vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Mississippi | Hourly | $13.77 | $15.69 | $18.18 | $26.44 | $35.58 | $21.95 | 7,410 | 6.37 | 1.41 |
| Annual | $28,650 | $32,630 | $37,820 | $55,000 | $74,000 | $45,650 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 31st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.41
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.37
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Mississippi's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Mississippi
4 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Mississippi publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24.27 | $50,490 | $34,930 | $82,370 | 2,980 | 4.87 | 1.08 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $18.81 | $39,120 | $28,450 | $76,450 | 980 | 6.19 | 1.37 |
| Jackson, MS | $18.29 | $38,040 | $29,530 | $75,790 | 1,900 | 7.00 | 1.55 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $18.12 | $37,700 | $27,040 | $74,600 | 430 | 6.89 | 1.52 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $18.14 | $37,720 | $28,650 | $77,440 | 700 | 8.76 | 1.93 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $18.06 | $37,560 | $26,890 | $65,040 | 1,170 | 5.45 | 1.20 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $17.90 | $37,220 | $28,580 | $67,040 | 800 | 6.47 | 1.43 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $17.50 | $36,390 | $28,670 | $65,040 | 720 | 7.77 | 1.72 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Mississippi wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Mississippi estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.