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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$20.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,104/year ($3,009/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,620 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $42,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $36,104 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,886 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,230 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,104 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,009 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in Tennessee?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in Tennessee is $42,220 per year ($20.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,730 and $45,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $42,220, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $36,104 per year ($3,009 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 9,620 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.