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

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

Median annual salary $47,800 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 920
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $73,160

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 81% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 19% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $46,330

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,390
    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
    Driver/Sales Workers$41,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Hattiesburg, MS is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 16.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.