How much does a paving make in Tennessee?
$42,510a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in Tennessee. That is $20.44 an hour or $3,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.44
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,300Median: $42,510Highest 10%: $60,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $42,510 | $20.44 | |
| 75th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 90th | $60,300 | $28.99 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $50,280 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,440 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,540 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,510 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35,940 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pavings.
| 45. Nebraska | $45,760 |
| 46. Kentucky | $45,660 |
| 47. Arkansas | $44,010 |
| 48. Tennessee | $42,510 |
| 49. Alabama | $41,880 |
| 50. Mississippi | $37,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.44 ($42,510 a year).
Do pavings make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $42,510 against $53,340 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for paving pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pavings the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $50,280 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.