How much does a cutting make in Tennessee?
$44,780a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in Tennessee. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $44,780Highest 10%: $53,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $53,300 | $25.63 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $45,650 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,560 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $43,920 |
| Cleveland, TN | $43,720 |
| Jackson, TN | $43,150 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,320 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,880 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cuttings.
| 33. Arkansas | $45,580 |
| 34. Ohio | $45,230 |
| 35. Georgia | $45,080 |
| 36. Tennessee | $44,780 |
| 37. South Carolina | $44,420 |
| 38. Alabama | $43,830 |
| 39. Vermont | $43,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.53 ($44,780 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $44,780 against $46,330 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for cutting pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays cuttings the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $45,650 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.