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Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$59,140
- Nashville$49,390
- Jackson$48,570
- Kingsport$47,520
- Morristown$47,380
- Cleveland$46,690
- Chattanooga$46,680
- Clarksville$43,600
- Knoxville$43,060
- Johnson City$41,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $59,140 | $48,350 | $40,220 | $49,699 | 92 |
| Nashville | $49,390 | $44,970 | $40,190 | $41,865 | 96 |
| Jackson | $48,570 | $43,660 | $34,440 | $41,206 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $47,520 | $41,590 | $33,890 | $40,362 | 86 |
| Morristown | $47,380 | $42,740 | $32,830 | $40,250 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $46,690 | $45,760 | $34,040 | $39,695 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $46,680 | $49,990 | $38,790 | $39,687 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $43,600 | $42,420 | $33,090 | $37,213 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $43,060 | $39,330 | $35,630 | $36,779 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $41,130 | $36,850 | $32,430 | $35,228 | 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 53-3033.
- 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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