Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,680 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Jackson earn between $21,180 and $48,240.
- $21K10th
- $21K25th
- $21KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,480 | $2,790 | $16.10 |
| Median | $21,280 | $1,773 | $10.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,180 | $1,765 | $10.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,240 | $4,020 | $23.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Jackson earn 22% less than the Mississippi average ($42,930) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $33,480 | $21,280 | $21,180 | $56,680 | n/a |
| Mississippi | $42,930 | $46,500 | $21,180 | $59,490 | 160 |
| United States | $42,430 | $37,180 | $26,540 | $66,500 | 46,880 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $33,480, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $28,474 a year, or $2,373 a month and $1,095 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $33,480 buys what about $37,598 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 2nd of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($44,480).
- Gulfport$44,480
- Jackson$33,480
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Mississippi
Highest-paying cities for other motor vehicle operators
Atlantic City, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,100).
- Atlantic City, NJ$69,100
- Vallejo, CA$65,800
- Anchorage, AK$63,550
- Salinas, CA$62,820
- Seattle, WA$60,820
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Jackson: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Jackson?
$16.10 an hour on average, and $10.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Jackson?
About $28,474 a year ($2,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,480.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,430).
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 53-3099; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 26.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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