How much does a food processing worker make in Tennessee?
$42,690a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Tennessee. That is $20.52 an hour or $3,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.52
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $42,690Highest 10%: $50,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 75th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 90th | $50,610 | $24.33 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,320 |
| Jackson, TN | $43,150 |
| Nashville, TN | $42,840 |
| Cleveland, TN | $39,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 11. Massachusetts | $43,200 |
| 12. New York | $42,920 |
| 13. Wyoming | $42,740 |
| 14. Tennessee | $42,690 |
| 15. Minnesota | $41,800 |
| 16. Iowa | $41,740 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $41,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.52 ($42,690 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $42,690 against $39,680 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for food processing worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays food processing workers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $47,320 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.