salary$38,840 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,300per year
Jobs in the area6,640people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Knoxville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 47.7% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Knoxville, TN area is $38,840 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $29,650 and $60,300.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 47.7% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.