How much does a meat make in Tennessee?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Tennessee. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,090Median: $37,590Highest 10%: $44,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $31,310 | $15.05 | |
| Median | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| 90th | $44,220 | $21.26 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Cleveland, TN | $30,160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,860 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 25. Nevada | $37,920 |
| 26. Mississippi | $37,890 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $37,740 |
| 28. Tennessee | $37,590 |
| 29. Montana | $37,440 |
| 30. New York | $37,330 |
| 31. Alaska | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do meats make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,590 against $38,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for meat pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays meats the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,220 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.