Human Resources Managers in Tennessee
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Human Resources Managers in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Human Resources Managers in Tennessee is growing faster than average.
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Human Resources Managers in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Human Resources Managers Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Human Resources Managers ranged from $49,830 to $159,330 with $89,730 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.96 to $76.6. The median hourly rate was $43.14.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $42.67 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.47.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Tennessee Metros for Human Resources Managers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Human Resources Managers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 1,590 | $92,760 |
Knoxville, TN | 390 | $84,990 |
Chattanooga, TN-GA | 250 | $84,860 |
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 110 | $112,690 |
Clarksville, TN-KY | 70 | $85,980 |
Cleveland, TN | 60 | $81,700 |
Johnson City, TN | 50 | $77,160 |
Jackson, TN | 50 | $86,330 |
Morristown, TN | 30 | $72,140 |
Top States for Human Resources Managers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Human Resources Managers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 19,050 | $132,280 |
New York | 10,230 | $133,470 |
Illinois | 9,960 | $106,370 |
Texas | 8,210 | $117,330 |
Florida | 7,200 | $95,030 |
Massachusetts | 6,310 | $123,750 |
Georgia | 5,240 | $111,470 |
Pennsylvania | 4,840 | $117,790 |
Ohio | 4,560 | $109,630 |
Minnesota | 4,370 | $109,950 |
New Jersey | 4,100 | $147,500 |
Virginia | 3,750 | $130,970 |
Michigan | 3,720 | $103,390 |
North Carolina | 3,560 | $112,520 |
Washington | 3,320 | $123,150 |
Arizona | 3,060 | $90,560 |
Connecticut | 2,720 | $122,920 |
Wisconsin | 2,510 | $109,110 |
Maryland | 2,490 | $132,080 |
Oregon | 2,290 | $97,030 |
Below are the states where Human Resources Managers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $157,250 |
New Jersey | $147,500 |
Rhode Island | $143,910 |
New York | $133,470 |
California | $132,280 |
Maryland | $132,080 |
Virginia | $130,970 |
Delaware | $130,840 |
Colorado | $129,880 |
Massachusetts | $123,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Arunkumar Umapathy under License
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