Project Management Specialists Salary in Tennessee
In Tennessee, project management specialists earn a median $85,890 a year, well below the national median of $102,320 (−16%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 81% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Missouri pay more (up to $120,840 in Virginia) and Kentucky, Mississippi and Arkansas pay less (down to $77,170 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 20,780 project management specialists, 6.34 per 1,000 jobs, the 20th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.92 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 | $27.14 | $33.76 | $41.30 | $54.01 | $65.07 | $45.02 | 20,780 | 6.34 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $56,450 | $70,220 | $85,890 | $112,350 | $135,350 | $93,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $29.61 | $37.71 | $49.19 | $63.99 | $80.76 | $53.24 | 1,066,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $61,580 | $78,440 | $102,320 | $133,100 | $167,970 | $110,740 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 20th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.92
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.34
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 project management specialists, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $44.08 | $91,690 | $57,660 | $132,780 | 3,650 | 8.59 | 1.25 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $41.97 | $87,290 | $51,750 | $130,010 | 550 | 4.64 | 0.68 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41.94 | $87,240 | $56,450 | $149,430 | 1,750 | 6.50 | 0.95 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $41.34 | $85,990 | $57,390 | $136,470 | 7,950 | 7.24 | 1.05 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $40.93 | $85,130 | $54,030 | $133,960 | 2,960 | 4.84 | 0.71 |
| Morristown, TN | $39.77 | $82,720 | $51,450 | $120,520 | 180 | 3.71 | 0.54 |
| Jackson, TN | $39.16 | $81,450 | $52,370 | $127,830 | 330 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38.81 | $80,720 | $50,000 | $123,910 | 130 | 3.08 | 0.45 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $38.30 | $79,660 | $50,290 | $138,650 | 420 | 4.10 | 0.60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37.55 | $78,100 | $48,510 | $138,590 | 300 | 3.68 | 0.54 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $42.74 | $88,910 | $52,150 | $151,660 | 330 | 2.35 | 0.34 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39.22 | $81,590 | $55,550 | $133,430 | 450 | 4.11 | 0.60 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37.73 | $78,470 | $51,000 | $126,460 | 410 | 3.55 | 0.52 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37.30 | $77,580 | $51,360 | $130,740 | 410 | 3.49 | 0.51 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $41.30 | $85,890 | 20,780 | 0.92 |
| Alabama | $48.47 | $100,820 | 3,190 | 0.22 |
| Arkansas | $37.10 | $77,170 | 5,510 | 0.62 |
| Georgia | $49.11 | $102,140 | 28,900 | 0.86 |
| Kentucky | $39.28 | $81,700 | 10,250 | 0.75 |
| Missouri | $45.51 | $94,660 | 21,460 | 1.07 |
| Mississippi | $37.92 | $78,870 | 4,320 | 0.54 |
| North Carolina | $48.47 | $100,820 | 36,200 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $58.10 | $120,840 | 43,860 | 1.56 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (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.