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How much does a meat make in Nashville?

$44,220a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.26 an hour or $3,685 a month.

Hourly
$21.26
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
13 of 133
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,690Median: $44,220Highest 10%: $44,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,690$13.79
25th$35,890$17.25
Median$44,220$21.26
75th$44,220$21.26
90th$44,220$21.26

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for meats.

Chattanooga, TN$39,790
Morristown, TN$38,720
Jackson, TN$38,620
Kingsport, TN$31,380
Knoxville, TN$30,520
Memphis, TN$30,190
Johnson City, TN$29,860
Meat salary in Tennessee Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.26 ($44,220 a year).

Do meats make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $44,220 against $38,300 nationally, 15% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,590, so Nashville pays 18% more.

Where does Nashville rank for meat pay?

13 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,220 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.