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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #45 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Mississippi?
The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Mississippi is $51,820 per year (mean $55,910), and about 80% earn between $35,710 and $79,550.
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,910 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
Mississippi ranks #45 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $55,910 is about 6.4% below the U.S. average of $59,710.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Jackson, MS ($58,100), Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($56,710), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($55,700), by median annual wage.
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