How much does a host and hostess make in Tennessee?
$27,490a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Tennessee. That is $13.22 an hour or $2,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.22
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,180Median: $27,490Highest 10%: $35,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,180 | $9.70 | |
| 25th | $22,310 | $10.73 | |
| Median | $27,490 | $13.22 | |
| 75th | $30,180 | $14.51 | |
| 90th | $35,770 | $17.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, TN | $29,300 |
| Nashville, TN | $28,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,750 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,610 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,590 |
| Kingsport, TN | $27,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $27,250 |
| Cleveland, TN | $26,130 |
| Morristown, TN | $23,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $23,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 36. Wisconsin | $28,060 |
| 37. Georgia | $27,850 |
| 38. Ohio | $27,550 |
| 39. Tennessee | $27,490 |
| 40. Idaho | $27,280 |
| 41. Kentucky | $27,100 |
| 42. Texas | $27,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.22 ($27,490 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $27,490 against $31,200 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for host and hostess pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays host and hostesss the most?
Jackson, TN, with a median of $29,300 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.