How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Tennessee?
$46,070a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Tennessee. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.15
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,180Median: $46,070Highest 10%: $57,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 75th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 90th | $57,270 | $27.53 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $49,110 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,310 |
| Morristown, TN | $45,800 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,780 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,780 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,010 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,840 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 34. New Mexico | $47,740 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $46,050 |
| 39. Texas | $45,540 |
| 40. Delaware | $45,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.15 ($46,070 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,070 against $50,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $49,110 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.