How much does a security make in Tennessee?
$58,050a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Tennessee. That is $27.91 an hour or $4,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.91
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 11,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,980Median: $58,050Highest 10%: $145,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| 25th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 75th | $83,540 | $40.16 | |
| 90th | $145,200 | $69.82 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,590 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,970 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,480 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,230 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,830 |
| Cleveland, TN | $47,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,760 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 38. Georgia | $59,990 |
| 39. Maine | $59,970 |
| 40. Kentucky | $59,110 |
| 41. Tennessee | $58,050 |
| 42. Hawaii | $57,590 |
| 43. South Carolina | $55,390 |
| 44. Arkansas | $54,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.91 ($58,050 a year).
Do securitys make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,050 against $78,660 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for security pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays securitys the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,590 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.