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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$66,500
- Nashville$62,410
- Morristown$61,500
- Knoxville$60,210
- Clarksville$56,810
- Chattanooga$56,740
- Jackson$55,930
- Cleveland$54,460
- Kingsport$53,580
- Johnson City$50,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $66,500 | $63,070 | $49,130 | $55,613 | 92 |
| Nashville | $62,410 | $60,630 | $49,950 | $52,326 | 96 |
| Morristown | $61,500 | $67,330 | $49,120 | $51,595 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $60,210 | $59,100 | $47,840 | $50,559 | 93 |
| Clarksville | $56,810 | $51,470 | $46,040 | $47,827 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $56,740 | $57,440 | $47,420 | $47,771 | 91 |
| Jackson | $55,930 | $55,160 | $46,530 | $47,120 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $54,460 | $49,250 | $45,480 | $45,939 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $53,580 | $54,700 | $45,870 | $45,232 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $50,680 | $47,670 | $43,870 | $42,901 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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