How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Memphis?
$63,070a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 19,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $63,070Highest 10%: $96,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $76,690 | $36.87 | |
| 90th | $96,150 | $46.23 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Morristown, TN | $67,330 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,100 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,440 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,160 |
| Kingsport, TN | $54,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $51,470 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,250 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,670 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $122,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $115,900 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $64,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,350 |
| Transportation Worker | $56,870 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $56,620 |
| Tank Car | $55,730 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $54,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $53,600 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $49,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $30.32 ($63,070 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $63,070 against $58,640 nationally, 8% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $58,620, so Memphis pays 8% more.
Where does Memphis rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
17 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,150 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.