Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Tennessee compares
Tennessee's median is $49,120, $8,430 (14.6%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 34th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $60,880 or more and the bottom 10% under $39,650. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($53,060) is 8.0% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 200 marine mechanics work in Tennessee, 0.9% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Tennessee has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.41×).
Pay distribution: Tennessee vs. United States
Tennessee median $49,120
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Tennessee annual | Tennessee hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,650 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $46,120 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $49,120 | $23.62 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $57,000 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $60,880 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $53,060 | $25.51 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Tennessee
How much does a marine mechanic make in Tennessee?
The median is $49,120 a year, or $23.62 an hour (May 2025). The average is $53,060.
Is Tennessee a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 34th of 50, 14.6% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Tennessee?
About 200.