How much does a personal care and service worker make in Tennessee?
$32,070a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Tennessee. That is $15.42 an hour or $2,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.42
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,690Median: $32,070Highest 10%: $47,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,690 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| Median | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| 75th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 90th | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,970 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,270 |
| Clarksville, TN | $33,160 |
| Memphis, TN | $30,970 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 31. Wisconsin | $33,280 |
| 32. Louisiana | $33,060 |
| 33. Michigan | $32,150 |
| 34. Tennessee | $32,070 |
| 35. Minnesota | $31,700 |
| 36. Arkansas | $31,200 |
| 37. Iowa | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $15.42 ($32,070 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $32,070 against $41,600 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays personal care and service workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,970 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.