Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $38,570 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $44,280
Employed locally 120
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $38,570
    75th
    $44,280
    90th
    $44,280

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,840

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,560
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Jackson, MS is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Jackson, MS is 32.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Jackson?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.