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IT Support Specialist Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual in Tennessee
$55,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.92/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

groups Employed in TN
11,920
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,945 #33 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Tennessee, explained

It support specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $55,990 per year ($26.92 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $38,500, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $80,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Tennessee.

Is $55,990 good pay in Tennessee?

Adjusted for Tennessee's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $55,990 is worth about $60,945 in national buying power — ranking Tennessee #33 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Tennessee

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,500
$18.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,990
$26.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,780
$38.84/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TN
Tennessee (here) $55,990 $60,945
Virginia $65,040 $64,330 −$9,050
Georgia $60,440 $62,767 −$4,450
North Carolina $60,120 $63,736 −$4,130
Missouri $59,770 $65,814 −$3,780
Kentucky $57,850 $64,164 −$1,860
Mississippi $52,230 $60,067 +$3,760
Alabama $49,630 $55,875 +$6,360
Arkansas $46,360 $53,326 +$9,630

IT Support Specialist in Tennessee: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Tennessee?

It support specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $55,990 per year ($26.92 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Tennessee pay IT support specialists well?

At $55,990, Tennessee pays 9% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 11,920 work in the state.

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