How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Tennessee?
$27,470a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Tennessee. That is $13.21 an hour or $2,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.21
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 90,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,850Median: $27,470Highest 10%: $35,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,850 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $23,490 | $11.29 | |
| Median | $27,470 | $13.21 | |
| 75th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 90th | $35,060 | $16.86 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $29,150 |
| Knoxville, TN | $27,720 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,490 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,140 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,990 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,890 |
| Morristown, TN | $26,530 |
| Jackson, TN | $26,360 |
| Johnson City, TN | $26,270 |
| Cleveland, TN | $26,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 40. Texas | $27,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $27,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $27,520 |
| 43. Tennessee | $27,470 |
| 44. Kentucky | $27,130 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,920 |
| 46. Arkansas | $26,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.21 ($27,470 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $27,470 against $31,200 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $29,150 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.