SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — West Delta Mississippi
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $37,800, median pay for Driver/Sales Workers in West Delta Mississippi, MS tracks the national median of $38,770 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,800, median pay for Driver/Sales Workers in West Delta Mississippi, MS tracks the national median of $38,770 closely. Pay ranges from under $23,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,660 to $45,930.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Hattiesburg records the highest median at $35,440. Of the 303 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 188th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,960 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $28,660 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,800 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $45,930 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $47,950 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $36,700 | −5.3% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg | $35,440 | 180 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $35,390 | 480 | |
| 3 | Gulfport | $34,920 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Delta Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $37,800 goes as far as $43,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,800 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,960 to $47,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hattiesburg, at $35,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in West Delta Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $37,800, or $18.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,770, so pay in West Delta Mississippi, MS is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Delta Mississippi, MS earns more than $47,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hattiesburg, at $35,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in West Delta Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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