Salary Overview for Tennessee

The median individual income in Tennessee is $33,830 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $44,820. The median household income is $64,035.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Tennessee's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $33,830 in Tennessee has the purchasing power of approximately $37,176 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Tennessee than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Tennessee

The current minimum wage in Tennessee is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Tennessee minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical
  • FedEx
  • HCA Healthcare

Major Industries in Tennessee

  • Healthcare
  • Logistics
  • Music & Entertainment

Tax Rates in Tennessee

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Tennessee tax rates page.

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