salary$58,100 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,990per year
Jobs in the area6,590people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Jackson?
OK. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 26.5% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Jackson, MS area is $58,100 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $37,000 and $89,990.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 26.5% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.