Bakers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for bakers is $16.56 an hour ($34,440 a year). About 5,200 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.76 | $22,380 |
| 25% of workers | $11.52 | $23,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.56 | $34,440 |
| 75% of workers | $19.65 | $40,880 |
| 90% of workers | $22.31 | $46,400 |
Bakers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $40,880 | 790 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $34,920 | 1,670 |
| Jackson | $34,630 | 130 |
| Memphis | $33,400 | 640 |
| Knoxville | $31,890 | 610 |
| Clarksville | $31,190 | 140 |
| Johnson City | $30,720 | 200 |
| Cleveland | $29,420 | 150 |
| Morristown | $28,870 | 70 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $28,100 | 180 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,420 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,700 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,330 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,570 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,810 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,610 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,960 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,210 |
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