Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi's median is $43,800, $13,750 (23.9%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 45th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $68,680 or more and the bottom 10% under $30,430. That range is wider than the national one.
The average ($48,270) is 10.2% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 60 marine mechanics work in Mississippi, 0.3% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Mississippi has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.35×).
Pay distribution: Mississippi vs. United States
Mississippi median $43,800
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Mississippi annual | Mississippi hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,430 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $39,120 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $43,800 | $21.06 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $48,510 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $68,680 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $48,270 | $23.21 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Mississippi
How much does a marine mechanic make in Mississippi?
The median is $43,800 a year, or $21.06 an hour (May 2025). The average is $48,270.
Is Mississippi a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 45th of 50, 23.9% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Mississippi?
About 60.