BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Mississippi: $44,540/year · Difference: -$6,500/year
| Metric | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $44,540 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $21.41 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $41,810 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $20.10 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 22.9K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Mississippi is $44,540 per year ($21.41/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $41,810/year. Approximately 22.9 thousand drivers work in this category in Mississippi.
Mississippi ranks #50 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Mississippi is $6,500 lower (-12.7%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.