How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Tennessee?
$58,620a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Tennessee. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 64,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,960Median: $58,620Highest 10%: $83,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $73,420 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $83,280 | $40.04 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Morristown, TN | $67,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,070 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 25. Montana | $58,870 |
| 26. Idaho | $58,770 |
| 27. South Dakota | $58,690 |
| 28. Tennessee | $58,620 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,610 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $58,580 |
| 31. Nebraska | $58,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.18 ($58,620 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $58,620 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Morristown, TN, with a median of $67,330 a year.
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.