Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $27,024 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.3% vs the national median of $30,480. An estimated 90,500 fast food and counter workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $25,920 to $29,460 depending on location.
$27,024
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$29,460
Highest paying metro
$25,920
Lowest paying metro
90,500
Employed in Tennessee
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Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $29,460 | $25,870 | $33,310 | 27,180 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $27,730 | $23,290 | $29,070 | 14,810 |
| Knoxville, TN | $27,680 | $23,510 | $33,220 | 11,200 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,270 | $22,420 | $28,690 | 3,580 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,160 | $22,800 | $28,970 | 7,330 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $26,840 | $23,780 | $28,320 | 4,080 |
| Morristown, TN | $26,760 | $22,580 | $28,070 | 1,530 |
| North Central Tennessee | $26,710 | $22,260 | $28,130 | 3,690 |
| Jackson, TN | $26,640 | $22,550 | $28,480 | 2,200 |
| Johnson City, TN | $26,620 | $22,250 | $28,100 | 2,680 |
| South Central Tennessee | $26,620 | $22,090 | $27,920 | 3,020 |
| East Tennessee | $26,580 | $22,160 | $28,200 | 4,450 |
| West Tennessee | $26,340 | $22,080 | $27,610 | 3,060 |
| Cleveland, TN | $25,920 | $22,440 | $28,100 | 1,690 |