The median pay for a sewers, hand in Mississippi is $21,170/year ($10.18/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $26K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Sewers, Hand salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $20,610, 25th percentile $20,610, median $21,170, 75th percentile $22,060, 90th percentile $25,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level sewers, hands (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $21K. Top earners bring in $26K or more, a $5K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $21,170 a year, that works out to about $10 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,610, and experienced sewers, hands can clear $25,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $21K enough to live in Mississippi?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,495/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 72% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a sewers, hand salary go in Mississippi?▼
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sewers, hand salary is worth about $23,813 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do sewers, hands get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
