How much does a cashier make in Tennessee?
$28,590a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Tennessee. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 63,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,410Median: $28,590Highest 10%: $35,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,410 | $10.29 | |
| 25th | $23,620 | $11.36 | |
| Median | $28,590 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $31,610 | $15.20 | |
| 90th | $35,780 | $17.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $30,570 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,160 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,440 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,230 |
| Morristown, TN | $28,120 |
| Jackson, TN | $27,690 |
| Kingsport, TN | $27,420 |
| Johnson City, TN | $27,160 |
| Cleveland, TN | $27,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 41. North Carolina | $28,880 |
| 42. Kansas | $28,800 |
| 43. Kentucky | $28,590 |
| 44. Tennessee | $28,590 |
| 45. South Carolina | $28,530 |
| 46. Alabama | $28,250 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $28,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.75 ($28,590 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $28,590 against $32,880 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for cashier pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays cashiers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $30,570 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.