Food Preparation Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

Median Salary

$30,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.89

per hour

Employment

2,510

in Knoxville, TN

vs. National Avg

-12.3%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Knoxville, TN pays 12.3% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in Knoxville, TN

10th

$22,480

25th

$25,670

Median

$30,960

75th

$35,400

90th

$39,060

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).