Light Truck Drivers Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $28,950 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.92
10th percentile $25,180
90th percentile $84,690
Employed locally 1,110
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,180
    25th
    $27,860
    50th (median)
    $28,950
    75th
    $42,270
    90th
    $84,690

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in North Central Tennessee is $13.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in North Central Tennessee is 34.4% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,180 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,860.