How much does an office clerk make in Tennessee?
$38,860a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in Tennessee. That is $18.68 an hour or $3,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.68
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,780Median: $38,860Highest 10%: $58,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,780 | $12.88 | |
| 25th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| Median | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 75th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 90th | $58,570 | $28.16 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $43,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,610 |
| Clarksville, TN | $38,380 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,030 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,860 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,750 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,420 |
| Cleveland, TN | $36,100 |
| Morristown, TN | $35,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 36. North Carolina | $41,770 |
| 37. Georgia | $40,590 |
| 38. Texas | $39,000 |
| 39. Tennessee | $38,860 |
| 40. South Dakota | $38,560 |
| 41. Kentucky | $37,870 |
| 42. Nebraska | $37,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.68 ($38,860 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $38,860 against $45,010 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for office clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays office clerks the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $43,860 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.