How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Mississippi?
$46,500a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Mississippi. That is $22.36 an hour or $3,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.36
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,180Median: $46,500Highest 10%: $59,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,180 | $10.18 | |
| 25th | $21,420 | $10.30 | |
| Median | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 75th | $56,750 | $27.28 | |
| 90th | $59,490 | $28.60 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $52,540 |
| Memphis, TN | $35,600 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 12. Kansas | $49,880 |
| 13. Wyoming | $48,530 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 15. Mississippi | $46,500 |
| 16. California | $45,050 |
| 17. Illinois | $44,810 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $42,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.36 ($46,500 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $46,500 against $37,180 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $52,540 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.