Retail Salespersons Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Retail Salespersons in Tennessee earn a median salary of $29,874 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.6% vs the national median of $34,580. An estimated 90,890 retail salespersons are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $28,680 to $34,120 depending on location.
$29,874
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$34,120
Highest paying metro
$28,680
Lowest paying metro
90,890
Employed in Tennessee
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Retail Salespersons salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $34,120 | $28,430 | $37,020 | 28,140 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $30,340 | $26,750 | $35,410 | 3,450 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,200 | $26,930 | $35,760 | 15,920 |
| Cleveland, TN | $30,140 | $26,880 | $34,320 | 1,290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,110 | $27,050 | $35,590 | 11,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $29,920 | $25,880 | $35,070 | 2,270 |
| Morristown, TN | $29,870 | $25,950 | $34,670 | 1,210 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,830 | $25,580 | $35,430 | 6,910 |
| East Tennessee | $29,340 | $26,670 | $34,940 | 5,730 |
| West Tennessee | $29,080 | $25,780 | $34,890 | 2,710 |
| North Central Tennessee | $28,970 | $25,920 | $34,870 | 3,100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $28,930 | $25,060 | $35,530 | 3,060 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,700 | $24,330 | $33,840 | 2,430 |
| South Central Tennessee | $28,680 | $26,580 | $35,290 | 2,690 |