How much does a maintenance worker make in Tennessee?
$64,790a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in Tennessee. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,510Median: $64,790Highest 10%: $83,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $72,010 | $34.62 | |
| 90th | $83,480 | $40.13 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $84,500 |
| Morristown, TN | $66,470 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,650 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,470 |
| Jackson, TN | $62,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,690 |
| Knoxville, TN | $62,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 7. New York | $67,610 |
| 8. Virginia | $65,500 |
| 9. South Carolina | $64,910 |
| 10. Tennessee | $64,790 |
| 11. Iowa | $64,760 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $64,310 |
| 13. Colorado | $64,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $31.15 ($64,790 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $64,790 against $60,850 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for maintenance worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 10 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays maintenance workers the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $84,500 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.