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Packaging Machine Operator Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,979/year ($2,582/month) for a single filer
Packaging Machine Operator pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,030 Packaging Machine Operator jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 51-9111, “Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Packaging Machine Operator salary of $37,720 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 $30,979 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,346 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,886 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,509 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,979 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Packaging Machine Operator make in Mississippi?
- The median Packaging Machine Operator salary in Mississippi is $37,720 per year ($18.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,320 and $40,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Packaging Machine Operator in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $37,720, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $30,979 per year ($2,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Packaging Machine Operator jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,030 Packaging Machine Operator 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.