How much does a healthcare support worker make in Tennessee?
$47,940a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers in Tennessee. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.05
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,570Median: $47,940Highest 10%: $67,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| 25th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 75th | $57,970 | $27.87 | |
| 90th | $67,200 | $32.31 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $52,440 |
| Clarksville, TN | $51,060 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,060 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,260 |
| Nashville, TN | $41,060 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare support workers.
| 18. Maine | $49,100 |
| 19. Hawaii | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,360 |
| 21. Tennessee | $47,940 |
| 22. Rhode Island | $47,600 |
| 23. Oregon | $47,510 |
| 24. Vermont | $47,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.05 ($47,940 a year).
Do healthcare support workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $47,940 against $48,430 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for healthcare support worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays healthcare support workers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $57,400 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.