Tennessee Median
$38,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $50,580
State Rank
#51 of 51
3,900 employed here
How much does a Procurement Clerk make in Tennessee?
Procurement Clerks in Tennessee take home a median of $38,710 annually — roughly $18.61 an hour — which runs 23% below the national median of $50,580.
Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $36,750 while the top 10% make $57,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,690 and $47,810 a year.
Procurement Clerk salary range in Tennessee
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,750 | $17.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,690 | $18.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,710 | $18.61 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,810 | $22.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,790 | $27.78 |
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How Tennessee compares
Tennessee ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories for Procurement Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Procurement Clerk salary in other states
District of Columbia $62,880Massachusetts $60,110New Hampshire $58,830Minnesota $58,100New Jersey $57,460California $56,160Colorado $55,210Utah $54,950Virginia $54,660Alaska $54,100New York $54,080Rhode Island $53,980Maryland $53,960Hawaii $53,890Pennsylvania $53,800Maine $53,070Alabama $52,940Washington $52,910Oregon $52,700North Dakota $51,630Nevada $51,530New Mexico $51,080Georgia $50,730Kentucky $50,610Connecticut $50,510North Carolina $50,390Wyoming $50,380Idaho $50,310Michigan $49,980Oklahoma $49,940Ohio $49,880South Carolina $49,810Louisiana $49,680Montana $49,560Wisconsin $49,410Indiana $49,210Iowa $48,870Missouri $48,820Florida $48,710West Virginia $48,050Arizona $47,970Vermont $47,960Nebraska $47,950Illinois $47,770Arkansas $47,760Kansas $47,730Texas $47,660Delaware $47,470South Dakota $46,690Mississippi $46,270
Working as a Procurement Clerk in Tennessee
Nationally, about 56,000 people work as Procurement Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Tennessee pay ($38,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Procurement Clerk make in Tennessee?
The median Procurement Clerk salary in Tennessee is $38,710 per year, or about $18.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,750 at the entry level to $57,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Procurement Clerks about 23% less than the national median of $50,580. Tennessee ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Procurement Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,710 a year. About 3,900 Procurement Clerks are employed in Tennessee. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.