Purchasing Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for purchasing managers is $65.89 an hour ($137,060 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Tennessee ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.43 | $90,340 |
| 25% of workers | $54.77 | $113,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.89 | $137,060 |
| 75% of workers | $82.58 | $171,760 |
| 90% of workers | $109.72 | $228,230 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $156,830 | 240 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $140,410 | 570 |
| Knoxville | $139,530 | 210 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $130,490 | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $123,750 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $121,060 | 50 |
| Johnson City | $117,730 | 30 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for purchasing managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 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 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,760 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,730 |
| Training and Development Managers | $121,030 |
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