How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Tennessee?
$33,550a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Tennessee. That is $16.13 an hour or $2,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.13
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,440Median: $33,550Highest 10%: $51,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,440 | $9.83 | |
| 25th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $33,550 | $16.13 | |
| 75th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 90th | $51,500 | $24.76 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $35,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $35,480 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,410 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 36. Michigan | $33,990 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $33,970 |
| 38. Maine | $33,690 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,550 |
| 40. Nebraska | $33,280 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $32,790 |
| 42. Missouri | $32,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.13 ($33,550 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,550 against $37,180 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $35,600 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.