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How much does a light truck driver make in Nashville?

$44,970a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,748 a month.

Hourly
$21.62
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
116 of 393
Jobs in the area
11,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,620Median: $44,970Highest 10%: $80,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,620$16.16
25th$40,190$19.32
Median$44,970$21.62
75th$54,110$26.01
90th$80,180$38.55

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Chattanooga, TN$49,990
Memphis, TN$48,350
Cleveland, TN$45,760
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
Light Truck Driver salary in Tennessee Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Air Traffic Controller$155,500
Airline Pilot$143,600
Commercial Pilot$131,600
Transportation Inspector$85,360
Crane and Tower Operator$76,750
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$67,000
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,900
Sailor and Marine Oiler$62,610
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,630
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$57,650
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.62 ($44,970 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $44,970 against $44,860 nationally, 0% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,050, so Nashville pays 0% more.

Where does Nashville rank for light truck driver pay?

116 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,180 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.