How much does a food service manager make in Tennessee?
$64,410a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Tennessee. That is $30.97 an hour or $5,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.97
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,080Median: $64,410Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 25th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $64,410 | $30.97 | |
| 75th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.63 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $69,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,940 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $62,960 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,550 |
| Morristown, TN | $61,450 |
| Jackson, TN | $61,380 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,630 |
| Cleveland, TN | $60,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 33. Georgia | $65,280 |
| 34. New Mexico | $65,210 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $64,750 |
| 36. Tennessee | $64,410 |
| 37. Illinois | $63,930 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $63,840 |
| 39. Alabama | $63,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.97 ($64,410 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $64,410 against $69,390 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for food service manager pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays food service managers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $69,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.