How much does a material moving worker make in Tennessee?
$37,530a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Tennessee. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,540Median: $37,530Highest 10%: $51,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 75th | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 90th | $51,450 | $24.74 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,530 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,650 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 30. Missouri | $38,570 |
| 31. California | $38,410 |
| 32. Florida | $37,580 |
| 33. Tennessee | $37,530 |
| 34. Utah | $36,330 |
| 35. Arkansas | $35,650 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $35,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.04 ($37,530 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,530 against $41,800 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for material moving worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 37 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays material moving workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,530 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.