How much does a retail salesperson make in Tennessee?
$31,950a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Tennessee. That is $15.36 an hour or $2,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.36
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 87,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,720Median: $31,950Highest 10%: $47,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,720 | $11.40 | |
| 25th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 75th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 90th | $47,720 | $22.94 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $34,420 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,580 |
| Cleveland, TN | $32,160 |
| Morristown, TN | $31,750 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,150 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,990 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 32. Missouri | $33,460 |
| 33. New Mexico | $33,300 |
| 34. Kansas | $32,180 |
| 35. Tennessee | $31,950 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,870 |
| 37. Indiana | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $15.36 ($31,950 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $31,950 against $35,410 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for retail salesperson pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays retail salespersons the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $34,420 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.