Light Truck Drivers Salary in Upper East Mississippi

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

Median annual salary $37,090 -16% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $23,160
90th percentile $63,690
Employed locally 1,060
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,160
    25th
    $28,890
    50th (median)
    $37,090
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $63,690

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,270
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,360
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Upper East Mississippi is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Upper East Mississippi is 16% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,160 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,890.