Light Truck Drivers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $40,750 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $27,170
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 1,440
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,170
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $51,290
    90th
    $64,440

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,880
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in East Tennessee is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in East Tennessee is 7.7% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,170 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.