Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $48,090 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $73,210
Employed locally 760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $42,950
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $73,210

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 86% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $60,070
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $57,150
    Morristown, TN $56,770
    Knoxville, TN $56,630
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $53,690
    Jackson, TN $50,790

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Johnson City, TN is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.70 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Johnson City, TN is 16.3% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,950.