Sales Managers salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Middle 50%
- $98,490–$179,120
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #116 of 304
Sales Managers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $131,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,700 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $148,270 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $128,040. It ranks #116 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Sales Managers pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $134,810 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $132,950 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $128,560 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $126,820 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $124,510 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $121,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $119,380 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $118,720 |
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Questions
What is the average Sales Managers salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $131,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,700 jobs pay between $98,490 and $179,120. The 10th percentile is $72,520 and the 90th is $239,990.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Sales Managers?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $148,270 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $128,040. It ranks #116 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Sales Managers make an hour in Nashville?
About $63.27 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $131,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $47.35–$86.12 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.