Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #45 of 51 · MS
6.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,910 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $51,820
Employment 24,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,710P25 $43,520 Median $51,820P75 $63,630P90 $79,550
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Mississippi earn between $35,710 and $79,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Mississippi is $55,910, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $58,100 | $60,020 | 6,590 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $56,710 | $61,830 | 2,290 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $55,700 | $54,460 | 4,360 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | $51,910 | 2,870 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,200 | $50,820 | 830 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $47,160 | $50,030 | 1,650 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $45,990 | $49,020 | 1,750 |
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