How much does a hotel make in Tennessee?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Tennessee. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,880Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $37,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,880 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 90th | $37,270 | $17.92 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $34,710 |
| Memphis, TN | $30,270 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,970 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,350 |
| Morristown, TN | $28,780 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,440 |
| Jackson, TN | $28,410 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,310 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,230 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 35. Ohio | $30,630 |
| 36. Iowa | $30,590 |
| 37. South Dakota | $30,550 |
| 38. Tennessee | $30,160 |
| 39. South Carolina | $30,020 |
| 40. Kentucky | $29,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do hotels make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $35,070 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for hotel pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays hotels the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $34,710 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.