First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay in Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Tennessee earn an average of $44,720 a year. That is $1,460 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $46,180. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $47,490.
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Average pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| Tennessee | $44,720 | $21.50 |
| Virginia | $46,810 | $22.51 |
| North Carolina | $46,550 | $22.38 |
| Missouri | $43,250 | $20.80 |
| Georgia | $42,510 | $20.44 |
| Alabama | $40,620 | $19.53 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Chefs and Head Cooks$70,710
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,870
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,070
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,530
- Food Preparation Workers$30,860
- Bartenders$31,180
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make in Tennessee?
The average is $44,720 a year, and the median is $40,500. That is $1,460 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $46,180.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$21.50 an hour on average; the median is $19.47.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($47,490), followed by Knoxville, TN ($45,240). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($39,950).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #28 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.