SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Jackson
Jackson, MS · 2 metro areas compared
At $59,420, median pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Jackson, MS tracks the national median of $61,770 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,420, median pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Jackson, MS tracks the national median of $61,770 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,960 to $71,530.
Employment stands at 840, or 3.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hattiesburg records the highest median at $58,030. Of the 453 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $46,960 | −24.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,420 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $71,530 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $84,290 | +36.5% |
| Mean | $59,720 | −3.3% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg | $58,030 | 170 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $56,830 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $59,420 goes as far as $68,299 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,299US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,420 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,370 to $84,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hattiesburg, at $58,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $59,420, or $28.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in Jackson, MS is 3.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, MS earns more than $84,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hattiesburg, at $58,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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