Food Service Managers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Food Service Managers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $56,519 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $65,310. An estimated 5,750 food service managers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $48,710 to $62,880 depending on location.
$56,519
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$62,880
Highest paying metro
$48,710
Lowest paying metro
5,750
Employed in Tennessee
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Food Service Managers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,880 | $48,870 | $79,650 | 430 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,930 | $50,530 | $79,460 | 2,120 |
| East Tennessee | $61,240 | $48,110 | $76,990 | 380 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $60,310 | $43,440 | $77,210 | 910 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,260 | $45,840 | $71,220 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,910 | $48,120 | $73,660 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,790 | $46,160 | $75,980 | 740 |
| North Central Tennessee | $55,780 | $46,430 | $72,830 | 150 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $54,070 | $45,760 | $70,010 | 150 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $53,160 | $45,430 | $70,870 | 210 |
| Morristown, TN | $52,360 | $45,100 | $62,310 | 60 |
| South Central Tennessee | $51,430 | $45,170 | $62,940 | 160 |
| West Tennessee | $51,430 | $47,420 | $61,240 | 170 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,710 | $46,450 | $62,620 | 70 |