Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $24.92 an hour ($51,820 a year). About 24,160 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Mississippi ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.17 | $35,710 |
| 25% of workers | $20.92 | $43,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.92 | $51,820 |
| 75% of workers | $30.59 | $63,630 |
| 90% of workers | $38.24 | $79,550 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $58,100 | 6,590 |
| Hattiesburg | $48,200 | 830 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $45,990 | 1,750 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $36,400 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,420 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $38,140 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $54,360 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $39,170 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $26,900 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $30,640 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,480 |
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