How much does a substance abuse make in Tennessee?
$49,580a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Tennessee. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $49,580Highest 10%: $76,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $49,580 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 90th | $76,620 | $36.84 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $55,270 |
| Morristown, TN | $50,990 |
| Nashville, TN | $50,810 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,260 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,910 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 44. South Carolina | $52,370 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $52,010 |
| 46. Arkansas | $51,580 |
| 47. Tennessee | $49,580 |
| 48. West Virginia | $49,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $47,310 |
| 50. Mississippi | $46,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.84 ($49,580 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $49,580 against $59,350 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for substance abuse pay?
Tennessee ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays substance abuses the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $55,270 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.