Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Hourly Wage in Tennessee (2024)

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee is $24.81/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Tennessee hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.98
/hour
Median (P50)
$24.81
/hour
Senior (P90)
$37.28
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$51,600
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Tennessee vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.98
National: $18.79
-4.3%
Median (P50)
$24.81
National: $26.05
-4.8%
Senior (P90)
$37.28
National: $36.12
+3.2%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.98 $719 $3117 $37,400
Q1 (P25) $21.74 $870 $3768 $45,210
Median (P50) $24.81 $992 $4300 $51,600
Q3 (P75) $30.77 $1231 $5334 $64,010
Senior (P90) $37.28 $1491 $6462 $77,550

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

#1
$30.36
$30.36/hr
+16.5%
#2
$30.04
$30.04/hr
+15.3%
#3
$29.55
$29.55/hr
+13.4%
#4
$29.42
$29.42/hr
+12.9%
#5
$28.61
$28.61/hr
+9.8%
#6
$28.57
$28.57/hr
+9.7%
#7
$28.46
$28.46/hr
+9.3%
#8
$28.35
$28.35/hr
+8.8%
#9
$28.22
$28.22/hr
+8.3%
#10
$28.1
$28.1/hr
+7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee?

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee is $24.81/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $51,600.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Tennessee Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee is $24.81/hr compared to the national average of $26.05/hr — lower by $1.24/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tennessee?

Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Tennessee earn approximately $17.98/hour (10th percentile), which equals $37,400.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $37.28/hour.

How much does a senior Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Tennessee?

Senior-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Tennessee (90th percentile) earn approximately $37.28/hour, or $77,550.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 533032) in Tennessee.

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