SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Jackson
Jackson, MS · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Jackson, MS is $63,170 per year, well above the national median of $44,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Jackson, MS is $63,170 per year, well above the national median of $44,650. The gap of 41.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,780 to $63,170.
The area has 4,810 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 17.8 of every thousand jobs. Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 131st of 453 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,920 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $37,780 | −15.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,170 | +41.5% |
| 75th | $63,170 | +41.5% |
| 90th | $69,190 | +55.0% |
| Mean | $52,330 | +17.2% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $39,160 | 470 | |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $37,160 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $63,170 goes as far as $72,609 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,609US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,170 a year, 41.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,920 to $69,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $39,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $63,170, or $30.37 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 $44,650, so pay in Jackson, MS is 41.5% higher. 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 $69,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,920 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 Gulfport, at $39,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,810 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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