SOC 47-4090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers — Tennessee
Tennessee · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tennessee is $41,600 a year, trailing the national median of $49,910 by 16.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tennessee is $41,600 a year, trailing the national median of $49,910 by 16.6%. Half of workers earn between $32,000 and $48,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,400 and the ninetieth at $65,030.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 43rd by median wage. Nashville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 563rd of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,400 | −51.1% |
| 25th | $32,000 | −35.9% |
| Median (50th) | $41,600 | −16.6% |
| 75th | $48,990 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $65,030 | +30.3% |
| Mean | $44,170 | −11.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $41,600 goes as far as $45,267 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,267US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,600 a year, 16.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,400 to $65,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $44,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $41,600, or $20.00 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 $49,910, so pay in Tennessee is 16.6% 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 Tennessee earns more than $65,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,400 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 Nashville, at $44,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. 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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