How much does a court make in Tennessee?
$44,720a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Tennessee. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,880Median: $44,720Highest 10%: $60,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,880 | $15.81 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 90th | $60,690 | $29.18 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $49,960 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,920 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,250 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,140 |
| Kingsport, TN | $41,020 |
| Memphis, TN | $40,510 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,490 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $39,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.50 ($44,720 a year).
Do courts make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $44,720 against $48,700 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for court pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays courts the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $49,960 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.