How much does a recreation worker make in Tennessee?
$33,580a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Tennessee. That is $16.14 an hour or $2,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.14
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,960Median: $33,580Highest 10%: $46,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,960 | $11.52 | |
| 25th | $29,540 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $33,580 | $16.14 | |
| 75th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 90th | $46,550 | $22.38 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $34,850 |
| Jackson, TN | $33,550 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $32,240 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,080 |
| Johnson City, TN | $30,070 |
| Morristown, TN | $29,720 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 29. Missouri | $34,320 |
| 30. Delaware | $33,790 |
| 31. Iowa | $33,700 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,580 |
| 33. Utah | $32,890 |
| 34. North Carolina | $32,720 |
| 35. Texas | $32,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.14 ($33,580 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,580 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for recreation worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays recreation workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,460 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.