How much does a light truck driver make in Memphis?
$48,350a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $48,350Highest 10%: $93,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| Median | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $83,480 | $40.13 | |
| 90th | $93,470 | $44.94 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,990 |
| Cleveland, TN | $45,760 |
| Nashville, TN | $44,970 |
| Jackson, TN | $43,660 |
| Morristown, TN | $42,740 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $41,590 |
| Knoxville, TN | $39,330 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,850 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $122,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $115,900 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $64,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,070 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $23.25 ($48,350 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $48,350 against $44,860 nationally, 8% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,050, so Memphis pays 7% more.
Where does Memphis rank for light truck driver pay?
22 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,470 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.