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Salary · Tennessee · BLS OEWS May 2024

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Tennessee

In Tennessee, painting, coating, and decorating workers earn a median of $35,620 per year.

Median (Tennessee)
$35,620
Bottom 10%
$18,890
Top 10%
$50,620
Employed in Tennessee
380

How Tennessee compares

Refit analysis ·In Tennessee, painting, coating, and decorating workers earn a median of $35,620 — 13% below the national median of $40,860. Locally the range runs $18,890 to $50,620. About 380 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Tennessee ranks #35 of 36 states for painting, coating, and decorating workers pay — roughly the 3th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $68,140) by 91%. State employment of about 380 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$40,860
US bottom 10%
$28,490
US top 10%
$62,770

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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