Tennessee is among the lowest-earning states for hourly pay in the U.S. The state ranks 44th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. for average hourly earnings. Workers in Tennessee earn an average of $31.79 per hour. They work an average of 34.7 hours each week. The state's unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is below the national rate.
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