Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #24 of 51 · TN
1.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,440 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,620
Employment 64,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,960P25 $47,740 Median $58,620P75 $73,420P90 $83,280
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Tennessee earn between $39,960 and $83,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Tennessee is $60,440, about 1.2% above the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $67,330 | $61,500 | 1,470 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $63,070 | $66,500 | 19,460 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,630 | $62,410 | 18,860 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,100 | $60,210 | 8,130 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,440 | $56,740 | 4,370 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,160 | $55,930 | 1,870 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $54,700 | $53,580 | 1,880 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $51,470 | $56,810 | 1,380 |
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