Light Truck Drivers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $44,190 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $85,480
Employed locally 9,840
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $55,070
    90th
    $85,480

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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
    Morristown, TN $42,520
    Cleveland, TN $42,380
    Knoxville, TN $40,690
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,470
    Jackson, TN $40,190

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Nashville, TN is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Nashville, TN is 0.1% above 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.