Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $42,120 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.25
10th percentile $25,460
90th percentile $54,960
Employed locally 2,530
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,460
    25th
    $31,490
    50th (median)
    $42,120
    75th
    $46,520
    90th
    $54,960

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,900
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930
    Cleveland, TN $38,910
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $38,800
    Jackson, TN $38,460
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Light Truck Drivers $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Nashville, TN is $20.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Nashville, TN is 13.4% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Nashville?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,460 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,490.