Light Truck Drivers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,470 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Memphis earn between $40,220 and $83,480.
- $35K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $83K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,140 | $4,928 | $28.43 |
| Median | $48,350 | $4,029 | $23.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,220 | $3,352 | $19.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,480 | $6,957 | $40.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Memphis earn 20% more than the Tennessee average ($49,120) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $59,140 | $48,350 | $35,360 | $93,470 | 8,190 |
| Tennessee | $49,120 | $45,050 | $29,190 | $83,480 | 33,710 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $59,140, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $49,699 a year, or $4,142 a month and $1,911 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $49,699 | $4,142 |
| Working in MS | $48,065 | $4,005 |
| Working in AR | $47,998 | $4,000 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $59,140 buys what about $64,158 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Memphis: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Memphis?
$28.43 an hour on average, and $23.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $49,699 a year ($4,142 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,140. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.12, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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