How much does an office and administrative support worker make in Tennessee?
$41,570a year
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in Tennessee. That is $19.99 an hour or $3,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.99
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,710Median: $41,570Highest 10%: $59,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,710 | $11.40 | |
| 25th | $30,870 | $14.84 | |
| Median | $41,570 | $19.99 | |
| 75th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 90th | $59,630 | $28.67 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $42,840 |
| Kingsport, TN | $42,550 |
| Memphis, TN | $41,660 |
| Knoxville, TN | $41,600 |
| Morristown, TN | $40,390 |
| Cleveland, TN | $39,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,500 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,680 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office and administrative support workers.
| 33. Arizona | $43,780 |
| 34. Texas | $42,840 |
| 35. Illinois | $42,030 |
| 36. Tennessee | $41,570 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $40,810 |
| 38. Louisiana | $40,700 |
| 39. Georgia | $40,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.99 ($41,570 a year).
Do office and administrative support workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $41,570 against $45,670 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for office and administrative support worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays office and administrative support workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $42,840 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.