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Laborer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$18.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,842/year ($2,737/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 105,870 Laborer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Laborer salary of $38,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $32,842 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,399 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,919 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,842 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,737 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Tennessee?
- The median Laborer salary in Tennessee is $38,160 per year ($18.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,550 and $44,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $38,160, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $32,842 per year ($2,737 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 105,870 Laborer jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.