How much does Production Occupations pay in Mississippi?

The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Production Occupations in Mississippi is $41,000. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Production Occupations sector (SOC 510000).

Is Mississippi a high-paying state for Production Occupations?

Mississippi pays −12.4% below the national average for Production Occupations (GUPPI −12.4%). No — employers in Mississippi pay below the national average in this sector.

How does Mississippi rank for Production Occupations pay?

Mississippi ranks #50 of 51 states for Production Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (−12.4%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +27.6%, median $59,750).

Production Occupations in Mississippi — GUPPI −12.4%

What is the wage premium for Production Occupations in Mississippi?

Mississippi pays $41,000/year for Production Occupations (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −12.4% below the national employment-weighted average of $46,816. Gera Sector GUPPI: −12.4%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed 20 June 2026

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Mississippi ranks #50 of 51 states for Production Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $46,816.

How this is calculated

−12.4%

State median

$41,000

BLS OEWS May 2025

National avg

$46,816

Emp-weighted mean

State rank

#50

of 51 states

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Sector GUPPI for Mississippi: −12.4%State median: $41,000 · National avg: $46,816

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Production Occupations pay in Mississippi?: The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Production Occupations in Mississippi is $41,000. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Production Occupations sector (SOC 510000).
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for Production Occupations?: Mississippi pays −12.4% below the national average for Production Occupations (GUPPI −12.4%). No — employers in Mississippi pay below the national average in this sector.
How does Mississippi rank for Production Occupations pay?: Mississippi ranks #50 of 51 states for Production Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (−12.4%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +27.6%, median $59,750).

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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