SOC 51-7099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Woodworkers, All Other — Mississippi
Mississippi
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $38,550 a year, trailing the national median of $44,530 by 13.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $38,550 a year, trailing the national median of $44,530 by 13.4%. Half of workers earn between $23,910 and $51,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,910 and the ninetieth at $57,410.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.22 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Mississippi ranks 22nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 485th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,910 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $23,910 | −46.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,550 | −13.4% |
| 75th | $51,250 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $57,410 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $39,440 | −11.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $38,550 goes as far as $44,310 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,550 a year, 13.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,910 to $57,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 26 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Woodworkers, All Other in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $38,550, or $18.54 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 $44,530, so pay in Mississippi is 13.4% 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 $57,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,910 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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