Bus Drivers, School Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
32.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,770 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,640
Employment 3,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $18,680P25 $22,350 Median $30,640P75 $39,320P90 $47,300
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in Mississippi earn between $18,680 and $47,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, school salary in Mississippi is $32,770, about 32.3% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $37,130 | $33,420 | 590 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,560 | $37,590 | 400 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,310 | $34,050 | 750 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,990 | $27,940 | 540 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $22,670 | $29,610 | 620 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $21,040 | $26,360 | 330 |