Managers, All Other Salary in Tennessee
In Tennessee, managers, all other earn a median $99,430 a year, well below the national median of $141,900 (−30%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. Managers, All Other earn 2.1 times the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi pay more (up to $166,230 in Virginia) and Arkansas pays less (down to $87,520 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 17,510 managers, all other, 5.34 per 1,000 jobs, the 13th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.34 means the occupation is more concentrated in Tennessee than nationally.
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 | $23.66 | $32.01 | $47.80 | $65.15 | $87.15 | $53.28 | 17,510 | 5.34 | 1.34 |
| Annual | $49,210 | $66,580 | $99,430 | $135,510 | $181,270 | $110,830 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.72 | $49.46 | $68.22 | $89.57 | $114.55 | $73.99 | 622,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $74,300 | $102,880 | $141,900 | $186,300 | $238,270 | $153,890 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 13th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 1.34
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.34
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 managers, all other, 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 | $50.06 | $104,130 | $56,740 | $179,050 | 6,420 | 5.84 | 1.46 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50.03 | $104,050 | $51,680 | $220,020 | 2,620 | 4.28 | 1.07 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49.00 | $101,930 | $52,110 | $175,760 | 2,430 | 5.71 | 1.43 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $47.69 | $99,200 | $49,190 | $166,490 | 390 | 3.22 | 0.81 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43.89 | $91,300 | $49,860 | $167,480 | 1,320 | 4.91 | 1.23 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $42.69 | $88,790 | $43,490 | $160,640 | 350 | 3.41 | 0.85 |
| Cleveland, TN | $41.69 | $86,720 | $45,190 | $151,670 | 160 | 3.66 | 0.91 |
| Jackson, TN | $38.38 | $79,840 | $44,580 | $152,650 | 290 | 3.38 | 0.84 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37.76 | $78,540 | $46,840 | $189,510 | 510 | 6.22 | 1.55 |
| Morristown, TN | $37.18 | $77,340 | $38,580 | $146,070 | 190 | 4.04 | 1.01 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35.14 | $73,090 | $37,390 | $138,540 | 420 | 3.60 | 0.90 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $33.75 | $70,200 | $39,410 | $132,090 | 430 | 3.89 | 0.97 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $33.15 | $68,960 | $37,980 | $150,690 | 460 | 3.30 | 0.82 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $28.99 | $60,290 | $38,580 | $137,270 | 540 | 4.72 | 1.18 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $47.80 | $99,430 | 17,510 | 1.34 |
| Alabama | $65.33 | $135,890 | 1,970 | 0.23 |
| Arkansas | $42.08 | $87,520 | 5,690 | 1.09 |
| Georgia | $60.10 | $125,000 | 34,680 | 1.77 |
| Kentucky | $59.10 | $122,930 | 2,390 | 0.30 |
| Missouri | $60.46 | $125,760 | 11,420 | 0.97 |
| Mississippi | $48.83 | $101,570 | 960 | 0.21 |
| North Carolina | $67.87 | $141,160 | 21,830 | 1.10 |
| Virginia | $79.92 | $166,230 | 21,560 | 1.31 |
See the national page for Managers, All Other (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.
- 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.