How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Jackson?
$55,160a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.52
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 240 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $55,160Highest 10%: $76,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 75th | $69,640 | $33.48 | |
| 90th | $76,110 | $36.59 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Morristown, TN | $67,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,070 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,100 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,440 |
| Kingsport, TN | $54,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $51,470 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,250 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,670 |
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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $26.52 ($55,160 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $55,160 against $58,640 nationally, 6% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $58,620, so Jackson pays 6% less.
Where does Jackson rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
240 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.