Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #39 of 51 · TN
13.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,510 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $50,510
Employment 125,860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,860P25 $43,730 Median $50,510P75 $63,930P90 $80,770
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in Tennessee earn between $36,860 and $80,770. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in Tennessee is $56,510, about 13.5% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $55,630 | $59,400 | 44,220 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,710 | $57,040 | 10,130 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50,510 | $56,610 | 19,070 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,120 | $55,600 | 17,710 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,460 | $55,540 | 3,720 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $49,050 | $54,440 | 5,830 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $47,950 | $52,850 | 4,940 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,940 | $53,350 | 3,330 |
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