verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$51,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.92/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
24,160
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,595 #27 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Mississippi, explained

Truck drivers in Mississippi earn a median of $51,820 per year ($24.92 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $35,710, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $79,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $51,820 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $51,820 is worth about $59,595 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #27 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,710
$17.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,820
$24.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,550
$38.25/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $51,820 $59,595
Tennessee $58,620 $63,808 −$6,800
Alabama $52,120 $58,678 −$300
Arkansas $51,550 $59,296 +$270
Louisiana $49,320 $55,914 +$2,500

CDL Truck Driver in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Mississippi?

Truck drivers in Mississippi earn a median of $51,820 per year ($24.92 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay truck drivers well?

At $51,820, Mississippi pays 12% below the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 24,160 work in the state.

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