SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Mississippi
Mississippi · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $54,360 a year, trailing the national median of $61,770 by 12.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $54,360 a year, trailing the national median of $61,770 by 12.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,120 and $65,400. The lowest tenth earn under $37,390, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,020.
The area has 3,140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Mississippi ranks number 48th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $59,420. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 273rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,390 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $44,120 | −28.6% |
| Median (50th) | $54,360 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $65,400 | +5.9% |
| 90th | $82,020 | +32.8% |
| Mean | $56,670 | −8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $59,420 | 840 | |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $58,030 | 170 | |
| 3 | Gulfport | $56,830 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $54,360 goes as far as $62,483 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,483US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,360 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,390 to $82,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 48th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $59,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $54,360, or $26.14 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 Mississippi is 12.0% 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 Mississippi earns more than $82,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,390 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 Jackson, at $59,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,140 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. 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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