Procurement Clerks Salary in Tennessee
The median pay for a procurement clerks in Tennessee is $37,580/year ($18.07/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level procurement clerks (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Procurement Clerks salary by metro in Tennessee
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $50K | +33% | 70 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $45K | +19% | 770 |
| Johnson City | $44K | +18% | 50 |
| Chattanooga | $44K | +17% | 170 |
| Knoxville | $43K | +15% | 310 |
| Jackson | $43K | +14% | 40 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $41K | +9% | 60 |
| Morristown | $41K | +9% | 30 |
| Memphis | $38K | +0% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do procurement clerks make in Tennessee?
The median is $37,580 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,300, and experienced procurement clerks can clear $54,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,686/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 45.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a procurement clerks salary go in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median procurement clerks salary is worth about $41,858 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do procurement clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.