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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$26.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,684/year ($3,640/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,140 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $54,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,684 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,343 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,159 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,174 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,684 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Mississippi?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Mississippi is $54,360 per year ($26.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,120 and $65,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $54,360, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $43,684 per year ($3,640 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,140 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.