How much does a baker make in Tennessee?
$34,440a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in Tennessee. That is $16.56 an hour or $2,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.56
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,380Median: $34,440Highest 10%: $46,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,380 | $10.76 | |
| 25th | $23,960 | $11.52 | |
| Median | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 75th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| 90th | $46,400 | $22.31 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,880 |
| Nashville, TN | $34,920 |
| Jackson, TN | $34,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $33,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,890 |
| Clarksville, TN | $31,190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $30,720 |
| Cleveland, TN | $29,420 |
| Morristown, TN | $28,870 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bakers.
| 37. New Mexico | $34,850 |
| 38. Ohio | $34,560 |
| 39. North Carolina | $34,510 |
| 40. Tennessee | $34,440 |
| 41. Virginia | $34,430 |
| 42. Kansas | $34,300 |
| 43. Idaho | $34,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.56 ($34,440 a year).
Do bakers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $34,440 against $37,160 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for baker pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays bakers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $40,880 a year.
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.