salary$51,470 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,640per year
Jobs in the area1,380people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Clarksville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 35.8% 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 Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $51,470 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $38,670 and $77,640.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 35.8% 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 Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.