How much does a meat make in Jackson?
$38,620a year
Median yearly pay for meats in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 133
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,610Median: $38,620Highest 10%: $43,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,610 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 90th | $43,370 | $20.85 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for meats.
| Nashville, TN | $44,220 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,790 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,720 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,520 |
| Memphis, TN | $30,190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,860 |
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How much does a meat make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $18.57 ($38,620 a year).
Do meats make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $38,620 against $38,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $37,590, so Jackson pays 3% more.
Where does Jackson rank for meat pay?
42 of 133 metro areas with data.
How much does a meat make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,370 or more.
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.