Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $41,800 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $19,090
90th percentile $65,740
Employed locally 210
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,090
    25th
    $19,090
    50th (median)
    $41,800
    75th
    $56,560
    90th
    $65,740

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,900
    Jackson, MS $36,090
    Williamsport, PA $30,080
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $26,420

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,670
    Light Truck Drivers$34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$33,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Hattiesburg, MS is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 12.6% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,090 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,090.