How much does a light truck driver make in Tennessee?
$45,050a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Tennessee. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,190Median: $45,050Highest 10%: $83,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 75th | $54,110 | $26.01 | |
| 90th | $83,480 | $40.13 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,990 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,350 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 20. Missouri | $45,500 |
| 21. Arizona | $45,140 |
| 22. Vermont | $45,090 |
| 23. Tennessee | $45,050 |
| 24. Indiana | $44,560 |
| 25. Maine | $44,550 |
| 26. Connecticut | $44,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $45,050 against $44,860 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for light truck driver pay?
Tennessee ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays light truck drivers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $49,990 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.