Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Mississippi
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $70,570 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,240; the top 10% earn over $91,170. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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- Avionics Technicians$65,830 median in Mississippi
- Photonics Technicians$79,350 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$71,420 median in Mississippi
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$48,670 median in Mississippi
- Robotics Technicians$71,420 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71,700 median in Mississippi
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Mississippi
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Mississippi?
The median is $70,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,240 and the top 10% earn over $91,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 44 (−5% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.