Food Service Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for food service managers is $30.97 an hour ($64,410 a year). About 4,550 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.71 | $43,080 |
| 25% of workers | $27.50 | $57,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.97 | $64,410 |
| 75% of workers | $38.49 | $80,060 |
| 90% of workers | $48.63 | $101,150 |
Food Service Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $69,860 | 1,680 |
| Memphis | $64,510 | 760 |
| Knoxville | $63,940 | 610 |
| Chattanooga | $63,720 | 460 |
| Johnson City | $62,960 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $61,550 | 130 |
| Morristown | $61,450 | 50 |
| Jackson | $61,380 | 80 |
| Clarksville | $60,630 | 120 |
| Cleveland | $60,630 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $99,430 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,590 |
| Construction Managers | $110,200 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $64,870 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,430 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $88,240 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,850 |
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