Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $49,280 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $75,230
Employed locally 2,070
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $64,970
    90th
    $75,230

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,750
    Light Truck Drivers$28,950
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Central Tennessee is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in North Central Tennessee is 14.2% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.