Department Manager Salary in Tennessee

The average Department Manager salary in Tennessee is $30,450 — -$4,550 compared to the national average.

8 open positions in Tennessee
$30,450
Median Salary
$17,400 - $43,500
Salary Range (p10-p90)
-$4,550
vs. National Average

Department Manager Salary by Experience in Tennessee

Entry
$19,140
Mid
$25,230
Senior
$35,670

Salary grows 86% from Entry ($19,140) to Senior ($35,670) in Tennessee.

Union vs. Non-Union Department Manager Salary in Tennessee

Union
$28,667
Based on 3 data points
Non-Union
$42,244
Based on 5 data points

Union Department Managers in Tennessee earn -32% ($13,577) less than non-union workers.

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How We Calculate Department Manager Salaries in Tennessee

Our salary data is derived from real job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs that include salary information. We use statistical methods including bootstrap percentile calculations with time-decay weighting to ensure our numbers reflect current market conditions.

  • Data source: Job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs with disclosed salary ranges
  • Methodology: Bootstrap resampling (500 iterations) with 90-day half-life weighting
  • State adjustments: Geographic cost-of-living multipliers applied to national baselines (Tennessee: -13%)
  • Update frequency: Data refreshed nightly as new job postings are added

Data quality: Excellent • Based on 435 national salary data points

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