Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,880 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $73,510
Employed locally 2,360
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $73,510

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Light Truck Drivers $40,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,390
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Tennessee is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in East Tennessee is 13.2% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.