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How much does a meat make in Johnson City?

$29,860a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $14.36 an hour or $2,488 a month.

Hourly
$14.36
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
121 of 133
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,190Median: $29,860Highest 10%: $37,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,190$11.63
25th$28,660$13.78
Median$29,860$14.36
75th$35,740$17.18
90th$37,400$17.98

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for meats.

Nashville, TN$44,220
Chattanooga, TN$39,790
Morristown, TN$38,720
Jackson, TN$38,620
Kingsport, TN$31,380
Knoxville, TN$30,520
Memphis, TN$30,190
Meat salary in Tennessee Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,880
Tool and Die Maker$56,460
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,220
Welder$46,070
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,010
Machinist$45,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,480
Inspector$44,980
Coating$44,600
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,480
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $14.36 ($29,860 a year).

Do meats make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $29,860 against $38,300 nationally, 22% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,590, so Johnson City pays 21% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for meat pay?

121 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,400 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.