Parts Salespersons pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for parts salespersons is $17.36 an hour ($36,110 a year). About 6,250 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($38,630). Tennessee ranks 43rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for parts salespersons in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.14 | $27,320 |
| 25% of workers | $14.02 | $29,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| 75% of workers | $22.63 | $47,070 |
| 90% of workers | $29.35 | $61,060 |
Parts Salespersons pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $38,730 | 1,120 |
| Chattanooga | $38,560 | 480 |
| Clarksville | $37,140 | 280 |
| Jackson | $36,860 | 210 |
| Knoxville | $36,200 | 890 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $36,090 | 2,000 |
| Johnson City | $35,870 | 210 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,320 | 310 |
| Morristown | $34,330 | 110 |
| Cleveland | $34,050 | 90 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for parts salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 30,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,160 |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $44,920 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,960 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $31,970 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | $49,580 |
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