salary$63,070 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,150per year
Jobs in the area19,460people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 26.6% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $63,070 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $44,200 and $96,150.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 26.6% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.