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Mississippi appliance repair market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the appliance repair market in Mississippi: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
120
BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)
Households
1,099k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Hot-Humid
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical washing machine repair
$270
National avg adjusted for Mississippi cost-of-living

State overview

Mississippi has approximately 1,099k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 120 home appliance repairers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 49-9031, or about 0.1 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Appliance Repair pros in Mississippi are typically regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Mississippi. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Coverage in Mississippi is growing. Browse the Mississippi state hub for current listings.

Seasonal demand pattern

Late spring and August peaks (hot months stress refrigerators, washers, dryers).

Typical cost range in Mississippi

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Mississippi cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in Mississippi runs around $270. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Mississippi

Browse our Mississippi state hub or jump to a city: Coverage growing.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.