Sales Manager Salary in Nashville, TN
Updated
The median sales manager in the Nashville area earns $131,600 a year ($63.27 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($148,270) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($128,040). Half of the 4,700 sales managers there earn between $98,490 and $179,120.
Median $131,600
10th: $72,52090th: $239,990
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,520 | $67,220 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $98,490 | $90,920 | $100,360 |
| Median | $131,600 | $128,040 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $179,120 | $173,500 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $239,990 | $231,830 | $290,540 |
| Average | $150,230 | $144,040 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 4,700 | 12,270 | 637,080 |
Nashville, TN ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
Paid less than $131,600? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my paySales manager pay in other cities
- Memphis, TN: $128,560
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
- All cities
Similar jobs in Nashville, TN
- Marketing Manager: $135,370
- General Manager: $119,990
- Financial Manager: $156,860
- IT Manager: $165,970
- Healthcare Administrator: $116,480
- Construction Manager: $122,190
- All jobs in Nashville, TN
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.