Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $36,090 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $21,360
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 470
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,360
    25th
    $22,780
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $50,930

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 40% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $41,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,900
    Williamsport, PA $30,080
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $26,420

    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 Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Jackson, MS is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 2.8% below 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,360 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,780.