Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,140 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $55,920
Employed locally 530
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $26,630
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $43,030
    90th
    $55,920

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,520
    Bus Drivers, School$25,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lower East Mississippi is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lower East Mississippi is 22.7% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,630.