How much does a presser make in Tennessee?
$29,460a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in Tennessee. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.16
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,660Median: $29,460Highest 10%: $45,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,660 | $11.86 | |
| 25th | $27,810 | $13.37 | |
| Median | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 75th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 90th | $45,220 | $21.74 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,830 |
| Nashville, TN | $29,460 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 31. Arkansas | $29,880 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $29,880 |
| 33. Texas | $29,680 |
| 34. Tennessee | $29,460 |
| 35. North Carolina | $29,300 |
| 36. South Carolina | $29,160 |
| 37. Kansas | $29,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.16 ($29,460 a year).
Do pressers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,460 against $35,060 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for presser pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pressers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $33,830 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.