Light Truck Drivers Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $42,380 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $26,820
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,820
    25th
    $34,070
    50th (median)
    $42,380
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $61,110

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,420
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,190
    Morristown, TN $42,520
    Knoxville, TN $40,690
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,470
    Jackson, TN $40,190

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,780
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Cleveland, TN is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Cleveland, TN is 4% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,820 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,070.