How much does a manager make in Tennessee?
$99,430a year
Median yearly pay for managers in Tennessee. That is $47.80 an hour or $8,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.80
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,210Median: $99,430Highest 10%: $181,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| Median | $99,430 | $47.80 | |
| 75th | $135,500 | $65.15 | |
| 90th | $181,300 | $87.15 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $104,100 |
| Memphis, TN | $104,100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $101,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $99,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $91,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $88,790 |
| Cleveland, TN | $86,720 |
| Jackson, TN | $79,840 |
| Johnson City, TN | $78,540 |
| Morristown, TN | $77,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 46. Wisconsin | $107,100 |
| 47. Louisiana | $103,100 |
| 48. Mississippi | $101,600 |
| 49. Tennessee | $99,430 |
| 50. Arkansas | $87,520 |
| 51. Indiana | $79,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $47.80 ($99,430 a year).
Do managers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $99,430 against $141,900 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for manager pay?
Tennessee ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays managers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $104,100 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.