How much does a helper make in Tennessee?
$37,730a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Tennessee. That is $18.14 an hour or $3,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.14
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,800Median: $37,730Highest 10%: $47,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,800 | $15.29 | |
| 25th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 75th | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 90th | $47,180 | $22.68 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,260 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,500 |
| Nashville, TN | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 28. Mississippi | $38,300 |
| 29. Connecticut | $37,990 |
| 30. South Carolina | $37,990 |
| 31. Tennessee | $37,730 |
| 32. Arkansas | $37,440 |
| 33. Nevada | $37,440 |
| 34. New Mexico | $37,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.14 ($37,730 a year).
Do helpers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,730 against $42,670 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for helper pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 40 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays helpers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,820 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.