Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $36,855 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.8% vs the national median of $40,860. An estimated 290 painting, coating, and decorating workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $18,890 to $48,750 depending on location.
$36,855
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$48,750
Highest paying metro
$18,890
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in Tennessee
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $48,750 | $38,330 | $49,400 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $41,530 | $35,600 | $51,570 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,860 | $35,030 | $48,060 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,440 | $32,520 | $37,740 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $33,660 | $33,660 | $37,850 | 30 |
| Jackson, TN | $18,890 | $18,890 | $33,750 | 40 |