Light Truck Drivers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for light truck drivers is $18.34 an hour ($38,140 a year). About 7,030 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.44 | $25,880 |
| 25% of workers | $14.96 | $31,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.34 | $38,140 |
| 75% of workers | $25.06 | $52,120 |
| 90% of workers | $43.67 | $90,840 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $38,110 | 1,760 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $37,960 | 820 |
| Hattiesburg | $35,620 | 430 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,820 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,420 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,470 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,480 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $45,660 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $26,900 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $35,780 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $30,640 |
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