salary$57,440 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,730per year
Jobs in the area4,370people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Chattanooga?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 32.1% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $57,440 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,440 and $74,730.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 32.1% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.