How much does a human resources assistant make in Tennessee?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Tennessee. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $59,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $39,860 | $19.16 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $54,210 | $26.06 | |
| 90th | $59,990 | $28.84 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $48,490 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,760 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,450 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,160 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,660 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,030 |
| Clarksville, TN | $44,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $41,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 42. Georgia | $46,830 |
| 43. Arkansas | $46,190 |
| 44. Utah | $45,790 |
| 45. Tennessee | $45,760 |
| 46. South Carolina | $45,300 |
| 47. South Dakota | $45,150 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,760 against $50,610 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for human resources assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays human resources assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $48,490 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.