How much does a transportation worker make in Memphis?
$56,870a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $27.34 an hour or $4,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.34
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,120Median: $56,870Highest 10%: $66,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,120 | $12.56 | |
| 25th | $40,680 | $19.56 | |
| Median | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 75th | $65,740 | $31.61 | |
| 90th | $66,650 | $32.04 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Johnson City, TN | $40,340 |
| Nashville, TN | $38,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $34,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $27.34 ($56,870 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $56,870 against $45,650 nationally, 25% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $46,280, so Memphis pays 23% more.
Where does Memphis rank for transportation worker pay?
6 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,650 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.