Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Tennessee
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Tennessee have a median of $158,700 a year, below the national $175,140 (−9%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.3 times the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and Missouri pay more (up to $201,490 in Virginia) and Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi pay less (down to $124,280 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 12,040 computer and information systems managers, 3.67 per 1,000 jobs, the 17th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.85 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $47.30 | $60.73 | $76.30 | $92.80 | $114.25 | $80.42 | 12,040 | 3.67 | 0.85 |
| Annual | $98,380 | $126,310 | $158,700 | $193,030 | $237,640 | $167,270 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 17th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.85
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.67
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $79.79 | $165,970 | $104,020 | $267,840 | 5,640 | 5.13 | 1.19 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $77.78 | $161,790 | $98,320 | $221,880 | 1,710 | 2.79 | 0.65 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $73.55 | $152,980 | $86,230 | $228,830 | 660 | 2.46 | 0.57 |
| Knoxville, TN | $69.06 | $143,650 | $95,610 | $219,970 | 1,380 | 3.25 | 0.75 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $62.90 | $130,830 | $89,740 | $216,300 | 330 | 2.73 | 0.63 |
| Jackson, TN | $62.64 | $130,280 | $80,400 | $195,180 | 110 | 1.35 | 0.31 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61.79 | $128,530 | $78,970 | $207,430 | 160 | 2.00 | 0.46 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60.48 | $125,790 | $73,980 | $216,300 | 140 | 1.39 | 0.32 |
| Cleveland, TN | $60.28 | $125,380 | $76,320 | $209,360 | 70 | 1.74 | 0.40 |
| Morristown, TN | $57.78 | $120,190 | $76,290 | $200,000 | 50 | 1.05 | 0.24 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $63.48 | $132,030 | $77,180 | $221,020 | 160 | 1.13 | 0.26 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $61.30 | $127,510 | $78,940 | $209,420 | 130 | 1.11 | 0.26 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $61.05 | $126,980 | $82,740 | $205,920 | 150 | 1.31 | 0.30 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | * | * | * | * | 210 | 1.89 | 0.44 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $76.30 | $158,700 | 12,040 | 0.85 |
| Alabama | $66.67 | $138,670 | 7,670 | 0.84 |
| Arkansas | $61.16 | $127,220 | 3,420 | 0.61 |
| Georgia | $83.63 | $173,940 | 18,560 | 0.88 |
| Kentucky | $67.48 | $140,360 | 3,130 | 0.36 |
| Missouri | $76.66 | $159,460 | 11,130 | 0.88 |
| Mississippi | $59.75 | $124,280 | 1,710 | 0.34 |
| North Carolina | $83.11 | $172,860 | 25,650 | 1.20 |
| Virginia | $96.87 | $201,490 | 17,550 | 0.99 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Tennessee wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Tennessee estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.