Sales Managers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,380 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.26
10th percentile $61,350
90th percentile $191,730
Employed locally 350
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,350
    25th
    $75,720
    50th (median)
    $100,380
    75th
    $139,670
    90th
    $191,730

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,390
    Managers, All Other $58,220
    Food Service Managers $61,240
    Financial Managers $118,450
    Industrial Production Managers $101,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $94,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in East Tennessee is $48.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.05 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in East Tennessee is 27.3% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,350 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,720.