Sales Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for sales managers is $61.56 an hour ($128,040 a year). About 12,270 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($148,270). Tennessee ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sales managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.32 | $67,220 |
| 25% of workers | $43.71 | $90,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.56 | $128,040 |
| 75% of workers | $83.41 | $173,500 |
| 90% of workers | $111.46 | $231,830 |
Sales Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $134,810 | 220 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $132,950 | 270 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $131,600 | 4,700 |
| Johnson City | $129,470 | 190 |
| Memphis | $128,560 | 2,040 |
| Clarksville | $126,820 | 210 |
| Cleveland | $123,610 | 130 |
| Knoxville | $119,380 | 1,410 |
| Chattanooga | $118,720 | 990 |
| Morristown | $105,760 | 110 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sales managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 47,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $131,990 |
| Public Relations Managers | $127,390 |
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