How much does a laborer and freight make in Tennessee?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Tennessee. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 105,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,230Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $48,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,230 | $14.53 | |
| 25th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $48,420 | $23.28 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $39,790 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,550 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,510 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,830 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,070 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,710 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,930 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 38. Wyoming | $38,330 |
| 39. North Carolina | $38,230 |
| 40. Florida | $38,160 |
| 41. Tennessee | $38,160 |
| 42. Texas | $37,540 |
| 43. South Carolina | $37,530 |
| 44. Delaware | $37,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $38,160 against $40,240 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for laborer and freight pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays laborer and freights the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $39,790 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.