How much does an area make in Tennessee?
$75,060a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Tennessee. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,460Median: $75,060Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,460 | $26.18 | |
| 25th | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| Median | $75,060 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $78,570 | $37.77 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.54 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 27. Oklahoma | $76,600 |
| 28. Wyoming | $76,170 |
| 29. Arizona | $75,680 |
| 30. Tennessee | $75,060 |
| 31. Kentucky | $74,690 |
| 32. Texas | $72,250 |
| 33. West Virginia | $71,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.09 ($75,060 a year).
Do areas make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $75,060 against $85,020 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for area pay?
Tennessee ranks 30 of 37 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.