Chief Executives Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Chief Executives in Tennessee earn a median salary of $158,178 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.4% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,960 chief executives are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $107,020 to $196,520 depending on location.
$158,178
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$196,520
Highest paying metro
$107,020
Lowest paying metro
4,960
Employed in Tennessee
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $196,520 | $144,390 | — | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $188,480 | $102,900 | — | 600 |
| Nashville, TN | $179,170 | $89,590 | — | 2,220 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $178,340 | $105,710 | — | 710 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $172,780 | $94,680 | — | 400 |
| Jackson, TN | $168,110 | $107,890 | $218,570 | 90 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $161,490 | $97,900 | $206,420 | 110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $152,270 | $108,030 | — | 80 |
| Cleveland, TN | $149,800 | $97,880 | $205,780 | 50 |
| West Tennessee | $140,560 | $81,210 | $229,570 | 200 |
| Morristown, TN | $139,980 | $96,560 | $228,100 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $121,800 | $54,010 | $204,890 | 160 |
| South Central Tennessee | $107,020 | $90,330 | $180,210 | 160 |