Light Truck Drivers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $34,960 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $26,570
90th percentile $88,630
Employed locally 410
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,570
    25th
    $29,130
    50th (median)
    $34,960
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $88,630

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $46,110
    Williamsport, PA $42,130
    Jackson, MS $40,450

    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
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Hattiesburg, MS is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 20.8% below 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,570 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,130.