$2,504 /week
~$130,208/year
Average CDL driver pay in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Browse 1,557 positions in Johnson City, TennesseeMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,500
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,047
avg across 495 jobs
Pay Distribution in Johnson City, Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Johnson City, Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Johnson City, Tennessee
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Johnson City, Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Johnson City, Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,557 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Johnson City, Tennessee
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Johnson City, Tennessee earns $2,504 per week, or approximately $130,208 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,557 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Johnson City, Tennessee earn $4,500 per week, which works out to roughly $234,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Johnson City, Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,095/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,239/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,610/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 495 jobs in Johnson City, Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,047.
Based on 1,557 current listings in Johnson City, Tennessee: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,557 open positions and an average pay of $130,208 per year in Johnson City, Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $234,000 per year, and 495 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,047. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.