Human Resources Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for human resources managers is $63.35 an hour ($131,760 a year). About 4,310 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.94 | $85,160 |
| 25% of workers | $49.79 | $103,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.35 | $131,760 |
| 75% of workers | $81.24 | $168,970 |
| 90% of workers | $104.95 | $218,300 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $138,560 | 760 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $135,230 | 1,840 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $132,680 | 150 |
| Knoxville | $132,200 | 530 |
| Chattanooga | $129,900 | 320 |
| Jackson | $115,320 | 70 |
| Johnson City | $113,220 | 70 |
| Morristown | $109,010 | 40 |
| Clarksville | $108,450 | 70 |
| Cleveland | $107,470 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $141,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,700 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $127,410 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $119,430 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,740 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,730 |
| Purchasing Managers | $137,060 |
| Training and Development Managers | $121,030 |
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