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How much does a meat make in Memphis?

$30,190a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,516 a month.

Hourly
$14.51
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
119 of 133
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,480Median: $30,190Highest 10%: $39,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,480$13.21
25th$29,430$14.15
Median$30,190$14.51
75th$37,030$17.80
90th$39,280$18.88

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
Johnson City, TN$29,860
Meat salary in Tennessee Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $14.51 ($30,190 a year).

Do meats make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $30,190 against $38,300 nationally, 21% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,590, so Memphis pays 20% less.

Where does Memphis rank for meat pay?

119 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,280 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.