Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in Nashville, TN

18,860 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $60,630/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in Nashville, TN is $60,630/year, with a typical range of $49,950 to $77,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$60,630/yearBLS
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Truck Driver pay in Nashville, TN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Nashville metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $49,950 $60,630 $77,150
25th$49,950 Median$60,630 75th$77,150 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in Nashville?

The median truck driver salary in Nashville, TN is $60,630/year, with a typical range of $49,950 to $77,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 18,860 truck drivers employed in the Nashville metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in Nashville by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$51,535–$68,875
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Truck Driver

Typical lead band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$52,444–$66,693
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$56,082–$75,423
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Truck Driver

Typical lead band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$56,082–$66,693
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Truck Driver

Typical entry level band in Nashville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Nashville, TN
Typical pay range
$51,535–$73,241
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Truck Driver Career Ladder — Nashville Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Nashville’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$43,653
  2. Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$57,598
  3. Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$72,756
  4. Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$87,913
  5. Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$103,071

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Nashville

  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Nashville post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the Nashville metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Truck Driver in Nashville, TN — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in Nashville, TN?
Median $60,630/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $49,950–$77,150. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Nashville?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 18,860 Truck Driver roles employed in the Nashville metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Nashville employers use for Truck Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Truck Driver openings in Nashville and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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