General and Operations Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for general and operations managers is $51.43 an hour ($106,970 a year). About 63,720 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($105,770). Tennessee ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general and operations managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.43 | $50,820 |
| 25% of workers | $34.86 | $72,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.43 | $106,970 |
| 75% of workers | $78.76 | $163,820 |
| 90% of workers | $110.89 | $230,660 |
General and Operations Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $119,990 | 23,820 |
| Knoxville | $104,590 | 8,660 |
| Chattanooga | $102,920 | 4,690 |
| Memphis | $102,510 | 9,730 |
| Jackson | $98,040 | 1,220 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $97,450 | 2,030 |
| Morristown | $93,420 | 670 |
| Johnson City | $93,200 | 1,280 |
| Cleveland | $92,800 | 690 |
| Clarksville | $79,320 | 1,920 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for general and operations managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 285,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $198,830 |
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