How much does a plumber make in Tennessee?
$58,600a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Tennessee. That is $28.17 an hour or $4,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.17
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $58,600Highest 10%: $82,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 75th | $73,460 | $35.32 | |
| 90th | $82,020 | $39.43 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,860 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $58,720 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,690 |
| Cleveland, TN | $55,130 |
| Morristown, TN | $53,780 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,620 |
| Johnson City, TN | $48,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 38. Virginia | $60,470 |
| 39. Texas | $59,840 |
| 40. Alabama | $58,670 |
| 41. Tennessee | $58,600 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $57,970 |
| 43. Georgia | $57,200 |
| 44. North Carolina | $57,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.17 ($58,600 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,600 against $63,800 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for plumber pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays plumbers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,100 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.