Light Truck Drivers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $46,110 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $27,000
90th percentile $92,720
Employed locally 920
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,000
    25th
    $34,040
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $92,720

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 75% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,420
    Williamsport, PA $42,130
    Jackson, MS $40,450
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,960

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,330
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Gulfport, MS is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.10 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Gulfport, MS is 4.5% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,000 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,040.