How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Tennessee?
$36,640a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Tennessee. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,990Median: $36,640Highest 10%: $40,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,990 | $11.05 | |
| 25th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| Median | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| 90th | $40,370 | $19.41 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $40,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,410 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,660 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,970 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 9. Maryland | $37,500 |
| 10. Utah | $37,180 |
| 11. California | $36,910 |
| 12. Tennessee | $36,640 |
| 13. Connecticut | $36,320 |
| 14. New Jersey | $36,290 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.62 ($36,640 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $36,640 against $35,840 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 12 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $40,370 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.