Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,620 | $57,715 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.18 | $27.75 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,787.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Tennessee is $58,620, or about $28.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Tennessee is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 64,890 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $58,620, Tennessee offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.