Light Truck Drivers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $40,190 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 720
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $40,190
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $63,880

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 32% 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
    Cleveland, TN $42,380
    Knoxville, TN $40,690
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,470

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,790
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,120
    Bus Drivers, School $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Jackson, TN is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Jackson, TN is 8.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.