Retail jobs in Tennessee

Retail salespersons in Tennessee earned a median of $31,950 a year in , 10% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Current retail openings in Tennessee

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  2. Retail Marketing Manager at Lithia & Driveway, view job on Careerjet

    Lithia & Driveway Tennessee

    Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home Office Manager, Retail Marketing Operations (RMO) At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD... and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model…

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Retail pay in Tennessee at a glance

Median annual pay
$31,950
· Retail salespersons
10% below the U.S. median (U.S. $35,410, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$23,720–$47,720
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
87,380
· Wage and salary jobs, retail salespersons
Rank among states
34th of 50
· By median pay, retail salespersons

  1. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Johnson City, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

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  2. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Afton, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

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  3. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Erwin, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  4. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Johnson City, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  5. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Fall Branch, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  6. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Jonesborough, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  7. Retail Market Manager at First Horizon Bank, view job on Careerjet

    First Horizon Bank Knoxville, TN

    9:00 - noon periodically SUMMARY: The Retail Market Manager will be responsible for building a high performing... Banking Center team and deliver well balanced results in all aspects of Retail…

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  3. Seasonal Key Holder - Retail at KARM Stores, view job on Careerjet

    KARM Stores Knoxville, TN

    Pay: $17–$20 an hour

    Seasonal Key Holder - Retail Seasonal Key Holder - Retail Limited - Knoxville, TN 37923 Apply Overview Salary... Range $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Apply Description…

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  4. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Kingsport, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  5. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Blountville, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  6. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Elizabethton, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  7. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Johnson City, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  8. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Kingsport, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  9. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Piney Flats, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

  10. Retail Merchandiser at Retail Odyssey, view job on Careerjet

    Retail Odyssey Unicoi, TN

    Pay: $14 an hour

    with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means... joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail…

    via Careerjet

Retail pay and employment in Tennessee

Median annual pay
$31,950
· Retail salespersons
10% below the U.S. median (U.S. $35,410, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$23,720–$47,720
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
87,380
· Wage and salary jobs, retail salespersons
Rank among states
34th of 50
· By median pay, retail salespersons

Pay by retail occupation in Tennessee

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Tennessee,
Occupation Median pay, Tennessee U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Retail salespersons $31,95010% below the U.S. median $35,410 $23,720–$47,720 87,380
Cashiers $28,59013% below the U.S. median $32,880 $21,410–$35,780 63,350
Stockers and order fillers $36,1403% below the U.S. median $37,330 $29,970–$47,280 60,130
First-Line supervisors of retail sales workers $47,8801% below the U.S. median $48,520 $28,520–$76,300 26,470

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

Retail jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for retail salespersons, May 2025

  • Alabama $30,040
  • Arkansas $29,270
  • Georgia $30,840
  • Kentucky $29,650
  • Mississippi $28,640
  • Missouri $33,460
  • North Carolina $31,370
  • Virginia $34,240

About retail jobs

Retail jobs sell goods to the public in stores and keep shelves stocked and customers served. Common roles include sales associates, cashiers, stockers and store supervisors. Many positions offer part-time schedules and on-the-job training.

Questions about retail jobs in Tennessee

How much do retail salespersons make in Tennessee?

The median annual wage for retail salespersons in Tennessee was $31,950 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 10% below the U.S. median of $35,410 (May 2025).

How does Tennessee rank for retail salespersons pay?

Tennessee ranks 34th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of retail salespersons (May 2025).

What do most retail salespersons in Tennessee earn?

Most earn between $23,720 and $47,720 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
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