Food Service Managers Salary in Tennessee
Food Service Managers in Tennessee earn a median of $64,410 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,080; the top 10% earn over $101,150. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,500 median in Tennessee
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69,810 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,880 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,800 median in Tennessee
- Lodging Managers$63,050 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,510 median in Tennessee
Food Service Managers pay in Tennessee
How much do food service managers make in Tennessee?
The median is $64,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,080 and the top 10% earn over $101,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.