Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.18 an hour ($58,620 a year). About 64,890 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,640). Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| 25% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.18 | $58,620 |
| 75% of workers | $35.30 | $73,420 |
| 90% of workers | $40.04 | $83,280 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $67,330 | 1,470 |
| Memphis | $63,070 | 19,460 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $60,630 | 18,860 |
| Knoxville | $59,100 | 8,130 |
| Chattanooga | $57,440 | 4,370 |
| Jackson | $55,160 | 1,870 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $54,700 | 1,880 |
| Clarksville | $51,470 | 1,380 |
| Cleveland | $49,250 | 970 |
| Johnson City | $47,670 | 850 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,160 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,050 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,100 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $59,190 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,450 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $43,270 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $42,220 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,510 |
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