Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Jackson, MS
The median bus drivers, transit and intercity in Jackson, MS earns $38,570 a year, 35% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,636 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $33,140
- 25th percentile
- $35,790
- Median percentile
- $38,570
- 75th percentile
- $44,280
- 90th percentile
- $44,280
Based on 120 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$31,628 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $38,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,448 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,951 |
| Mississippi income tax (approx.) | −$1,543 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,636 |
| Every two weeks | $1,216 |
Does it go far here?
$43,314Median pay in Jackson, MS is worth this at average US prices (local price level 89.0 vs 100).
41%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,072 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Jackson, MS
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,090 |
| Pharmacists | $132,080 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,800 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 |
| Sales Managers | $123,700 |
| Financial Managers | $119,580 |
| General and Operations Managers | $114,190 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $105,870 |
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