How much does a light truck driver make in Mississippi?
$38,140a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Mississippi. That is $18.34 an hour or $3,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.34
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,880Median: $38,140Highest 10%: $90,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,880 | $12.44 | |
| 25th | $31,120 | $14.96 | |
| Median | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| 75th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 90th | $90,840 | $43.67 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $48,350 |
| Jackson, MS | $38,110 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,960 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $35,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 46. Louisiana | $39,440 |
| 47. West Virginia | $38,860 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,490 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,140 |
| 50. South Carolina | $37,680 |
| 51. Arkansas | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.34 ($38,140 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $38,140 against $44,860 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for light truck driver pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays light truck drivers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $48,350 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.