salary$60,630 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,940per year
Jobs in the area18,860people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Nashville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 37.2% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $60,630 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $44,600 and $83,940.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 37.2% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.