Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $46,330 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $62,780
Employed locally 1,970
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $46,330
    75th
    $55,100
    90th
    $62,780

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 76% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $60,070
    Jackson, MS $59,160
    Williamsport, PA $51,400
    Hattiesburg, MS $47,800

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,080
    Light Truck Drivers $46,110
    Bus Drivers, School $36,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,570
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $26,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Gulfport, MS is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.70 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Gulfport, MS is 19.3% 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 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.