Driver/Sales Workers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $20.30 an hour ($42,220 a year). About 9,620 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($38,770). Tennessee ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.00 | $20,800 |
| 25% of workers | $17.18 | $35,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.30 | $42,220 |
| 75% of workers | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| 90% of workers | $24.81 | $51,610 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $43,190 | 3,450 |
| Memphis | $40,610 | 1,840 |
| Knoxville | $39,800 | 1,290 |
| Clarksville | $39,400 | 320 |
| Morristown | $38,510 | 130 |
| Jackson | $38,310 | 260 |
| Cleveland | $38,210 | 120 |
| Chattanooga | $38,050 | 620 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $37,980 | 290 |
| Johnson City | $37,560 | 220 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,620 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,050 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $44,920 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,960 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,570 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,660 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,510 |
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