How much does a compensation make in Tennessee?
$69,990a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Tennessee. That is $33.65 an hour or $5,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.65
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $69,990Highest 10%: $112,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| Median | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 75th | $84,990 | $40.86 | |
| 90th | $112,300 | $54.00 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $76,630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $73,540 |
| Nashville, TN | $70,680 |
| Kingsport, TN | $67,830 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,640 |
| 29. North Dakota | $70,480 |
| 30. Tennessee | $69,990 |
| 31. Wyoming | $69,090 |
| 32. Indiana | $68,300 |
| 33. Kansas | $67,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $33.65 ($69,990 a year).
Do compensations make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $69,990 against $78,210 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for compensation pay?
Tennessee ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays compensations the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $76,630 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.