HR Manager Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median HR manager in the Nashville area earns $135,230 a year ($65.01 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($131,760). Half of the 1,840 HR managers there earn between $108,330 and $170,600.
Median $135,230
10th: $89,13090th: $225,240
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,130 | $85,160 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $108,330 | $103,560 | $111,110 |
| Median | $135,230 | $131,760 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $170,600 | $168,970 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $225,240 | $218,300 | $267,810 |
| Average | $149,320 | $144,990 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 1,840 | 4,310 | 220,660 |
Nashville, TN ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Memphis, TN: $138,560
- San Jose, CA: $220,460
- San Francisco, CA: $209,340
- New York, NY: $185,100
- Boston, MA: $184,990
- Washington, DC: $177,960
- Seattle, WA: $171,360
- Denver, CO: $170,940
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.