How much does a religious worker make in Tennessee?
$43,980a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in Tennessee. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,110Median: $43,980Highest 10%: $77,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| 90th | $77,340 | $37.18 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $45,290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for religious workers.
| 11. California | $45,440 |
| 12. Arkansas | $44,760 |
| 13. Iowa | $44,110 |
| 14. Tennessee | $43,980 |
| 15. New Jersey | $43,480 |
| 16. Ohio | $40,780 |
| 17. Connecticut | $39,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.14 ($43,980 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $43,980 against $45,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for religious worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 14 of 28 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays religious workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $45,290 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.