Human Resources Managers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Human Resources Managers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $111,364 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.5% vs the national median of $140,030. An estimated 4,220 human resources managers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $95,110 to $129,650 depending on location.
$111,364
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$129,650
Highest paying metro
$95,110
Lowest paying metro
4,220
Employed in Tennessee
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Human Resources Managers
inHuman Resources Managers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $129,650 | $100,380 | $170,130 | 790 |
| Nashville, TN | $128,810 | $101,990 | $167,900 | 1,840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $125,530 | $97,320 | $167,560 | 510 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $118,290 | $95,160 | $159,730 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $114,450 | $93,060 | $147,890 | 350 |
| Cleveland, TN | $113,350 | $91,810 | $131,420 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $109,410 | $92,490 | $144,540 | 60 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $108,770 | $81,200 | $149,130 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $108,000 | $93,550 | $127,610 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $105,490 | $87,620 | $146,220 | 70 |
| South Central Tennessee | $102,010 | $87,630 | $130,490 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $100,240 | $78,340 | $139,920 | 80 |
| East Tennessee | $99,980 | $83,430 | $128,140 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $95,110 | $71,530 | $119,860 | 40 |