How much does a bus driver make in Mississippi?
$30,640a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Mississippi. That is $14.73 an hour or $2,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.73
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,680Median: $30,640Highest 10%: $47,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,680 | $8.98 | |
| 25th | $22,350 | $10.75 | |
| Median | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 75th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 90th | $47,300 | $22.74 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $37,920 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,130 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 46. Nevada | $37,280 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $36,920 |
| 48. West Virginia | $33,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $30,640 |
| 50. Louisiana | $29,450 |
| 51. Alabama | $17,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.73 ($30,640 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $30,640 against $47,920 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for bus driver pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays bus drivers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $37,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.