Bus Drivers, School Salary in Mississippi

Bus drivers, school in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $34,050 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($33,420), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, school average at $32,770 and the median at $30,640 for 3,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,430.

Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$34,050
Gulfport$33,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$34,050	$36,310	$24,220	$28,909	89
Gulfport	$33,420	$37,130	$24,950	$28,428	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, School salary in other states

Bus Drivers, School salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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