How much does a counselor make in Tennessee?
$51,900a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Tennessee. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,750Median: $51,900Highest 10%: $62,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,750 | $13.34 | |
| 25th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| 90th | $62,250 | $29.93 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $53,110 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,880 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,880 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,880 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 21. Mississippi | $54,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $53,310 |
| 23. North Carolina | $52,280 |
| 24. Tennessee | $51,900 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,360 |
| 26. Arkansas | $49,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $48,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.95 ($51,900 a year).
Do counselors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $51,900 against $50,860 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for counselor pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays counselors the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $53,110 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.