SOC 49-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — Morristown
Morristown, TN · 8 metro areas compared
At $47,840, median pay for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Morristown, TN tracks the national median of $49,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,840, median pay for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Morristown, TN tracks the national median of $49,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,360 to $60,930.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $58,950. Of the 207 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,260 | −30.4% |
| 25th | $38,360 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,840 | −2.8% |
| 75th | $60,930 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $73,020 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $51,320 | +4.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $58,950 | 110 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $49,100 | 1,320 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $47,840 | 560 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $47,600 | 360 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $47,320 | 480 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $46,060 | 130 | |
| 7 | Clarksville | $44,440 | 100 | |
| 8 | Johnson City | $43,150 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Morristown run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $47,840 goes as far as $52,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,840 a year, 2.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,260 to $73,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $58,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Morristown, TN?
The median annual wage is $47,840, or $23.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,230, so pay in Morristown, TN is 2.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Morristown, TN earns more than $73,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $58,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Morristown, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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