Salary guide, May 2025
PLC / Controls Technician pay in Mississippi
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The median annual wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Mississippi was $71,700 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,010 and $84,870.
The Mississippi median is $2,390 below the national median of $74,090, both from BLS May 2025.
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The PLC / Controls Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about mississippi?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,200 | $50,010 | $71,700 | $84,870 | $99,180 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.29 | $24.04 | $34.47 | $40.80 | $47.68 |
BLS estimated 500 workers employed in this occupation in Mississippi. Location quotient: 1.02.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,840 | $60,040 | $74,090 | $88,710 | $105,590 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.52 | $28.86 | $35.62 | $42.65 | $50.77 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $53,450 | $70,390 | $82,650 |
| May 2025 | $50,010 | $71,700 | $84,870 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Mississippi. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $62,280 | $54,410 to $77,110 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $74,420 | $69,040 to $79,860 |
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