Light Truck Drivers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $36,620 -17% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $59,750
Employed locally 610
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $31,550
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $59,750

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Johnson City, TN is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Johnson City, TN is 17% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,550.