$2,277 /week
~$118,404/year
Average CDL driver pay in Mississippi.
Browse 1,818 positions in MississippiMedian Weekly
$1,893
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,086
avg across 568 jobs
Pay Distribution in Mississippi
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Mississippi
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Mississippi
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Mississippi
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Mississippi
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,818 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Mississippi
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Mississippi earns $2,277 per week, or approximately $118,404 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,893, based on 1,818 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Mississippi earn $4,000 per week, which works out to roughly $208,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Mississippi. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,951/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,201/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,562/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 568 jobs in Mississippi currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,086.
Based on 1,818 current listings in Mississippi: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,818 open positions and an average pay of $118,404 per year in Mississippi, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 568 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,086. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.