How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Tennessee?
$47,240a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in Tennessee. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,810Median: $47,240Highest 10%: $68,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,810 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| Median | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $68,990 | $33.17 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $48,780 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,720 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,140 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,080 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,170 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,970 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,170 |
| Cleveland, TN | $45,830 |
| Johnson City, TN | $44,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance and repair workers.
| 36. Georgia | $47,680 |
| 37. Arizona | $47,620 |
| 38. Michigan | $47,580 |
| 39. Tennessee | $47,240 |
| 40. Kansas | $47,210 |
| 41. Montana | $46,870 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.71 ($47,240 a year).
Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $47,240 against $49,590 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays maintenance and repair workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $48,780 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.