SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — Jackson
Jackson, MS · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Jackson, MS is $21,280 per year, substantially below the national median of $37,180 — a gap of 42.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Jackson, MS is $21,280 per year, substantially below the national median of $37,180 — a gap of 42.8%. Pay ranges from under $21,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,180 to $48,240.
Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 453rd of 453 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,180 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $21,180 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $21,280 | −42.8% |
| 75th | $48,240 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $56,680 | +52.4% |
| Mean | $33,480 | −10.0% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $52,540 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $21,280 goes as far as $24,460 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$24,460US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,280 a year, 42.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,180 to $56,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $52,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $21,280, or $10.23 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 $37,180, so pay in Jackson, MS is 42.8% 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 Jackson, MS earns more than $56,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,180 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 Gulfport, at $52,540 per year.
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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