Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Biloxi, Mississippi (May 2026)
In Biloxi, Mississippi as of May 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,880 per week (median $2,100). Based on 1,332 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,047. Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south, with agricultural freight of cotton, soybeans, and catfish, and automotive assembly adding volume from the Nissan plant in Canton.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Biloxi, Mississippi differs from the Mississippi baseline
| Biloxi, Mississippi | Mississippi | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,880 | $2,337 | +23% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Regional routes | 9% | 14% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Biloxi, Mississippi's biggest divergence from Mississippi is on average weekly pay, 23% above the state baseline.
Biloxi, Mississippi CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Biloxi, Mississippi this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,224 | $2,000 | 617 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,612 | $1,600 | 370 |
| Owner Operator | $7,253 | $7,250 | 345 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Biloxi, Mississippi
The route mix in Biloxi, Mississippi this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 89% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Biloxi, Mississippi postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 90%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 70%.
Driving CDL in Mississippi
Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south. Agricultural freight (cotton, soybeans, catfish) is the dominant outbound segment. Automotive assembly at the Nissan plant in Canton (just north of Jackson) adds parts-and-finished-vehicle lanes. Cost of living is the lowest in the country, which substantially helps comp math even at modest headline pay rates. Mississippi has a moderate graduated state income tax. Gulf Coast hurricane season is the major weather variable; inland MS is generally easier driving than its Gulf coastline.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.