Light Truck Drivers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.66 an hour ($45,050 a year). About 33,710 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,860). Tennessee ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.03 | $29,190 |
| 25% of workers | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| 75% of workers | $26.02 | $54,110 |
| 90% of workers | $40.14 | $83,480 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $49,990 | 3,500 |
| Memphis | $48,350 | 8,190 |
| Cleveland | $45,760 | 260 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $44,970 | 11,940 |
| Jackson | $43,660 | 630 |
| Morristown | $42,740 | 350 |
| Clarksville | $42,420 | 640 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $41,590 | 1,000 |
| Knoxville | $39,330 | 3,820 |
| Johnson City | $36,850 | 670 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- 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: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,620 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,100 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $42,220 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,570 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,660 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $51,800 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,450 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $71,740 |
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