Food Preparation Workers salary in TN
7 certified-data filings in TN · national median $23,920
$19,760
Min
$20,634
25th
$23,660
Median
$31,200
75th
$31,200
90th
The median in TN is -1% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
FL $22,984
TX $18,720
CA $31,554
SC $21,320
VA $24,960
GA $18,325
MD $26,478
IL $32,760
MA $32,011
IN $24,960
NY $31,200
AL $20,800
NJ $28,000
UT $22,152
KS $18,408
WA $32,926
PA $20,800
MS $20,800
MO $24,960
DC $31,200
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-200-24100-868187 | KROO, LLC. | Clarksville | $19,760 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| G-200-23337-540022 | LJHR, Inc | Antioch | $20,634 | May 7, 2025 |
| G-200-25022-633510 | Pigeon River Restaurant Associates, LLC | Pigeon Forge | $23,660 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| G-200-25022-633513 | Pigeon River Restaurant Associates, LLC | Pigeon Forge | $23,660 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| A-22354-77049 | HAWKERS NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE | $31,200 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| A-22354-77095 | HAWKERS NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE | $31,200 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| A-22354-77099 | HAWKERS NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE | $31,200 | Dec 3, 2024 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.