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Food Service Managers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$75,010
- Nashville$73,460
- Memphis$73,400
- Chattanooga$70,070
- Johnson City$69,230
- Cleveland$68,110
- Clarksville$67,620
- Kingsport$66,970
- Morristown$66,420
- Jackson$66,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $75,010 | $63,940 | $57,010 | $61,600 | 93 |
| Nashville | $73,460 | $69,860 | $59,960 | $60,509 | 96 |
| Memphis | $73,400 | $64,510 | $58,170 | $60,467 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $70,070 | $63,720 | $56,480 | $58,124 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $69,230 | $62,960 | $53,740 | $57,533 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $68,110 | $60,630 | $57,560 | $56,745 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $67,620 | $60,630 | $47,150 | $56,401 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $66,970 | $61,550 | $52,770 | $55,943 | 86 |
| Morristown | $66,420 | $61,450 | $58,260 | $55,548 | 86 |
| Jackson | $66,310 | $61,380 | $57,910 | $55,460 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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