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

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

Median annual salary $50,860 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 2,720
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $43,320
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $67,550
    90th
    $76,410

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,290
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,850
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$43,370
    Light Truck Drivers$37,370
    Bus Drivers, School$43,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Central Tennessee is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in South Central Tennessee is 11.5% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,320.