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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Marketing Managers salary in Tennessee

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$130,260
Mean annual$143,250
Range (10th to 90th)$73,040 to $232,770
Tennessee employment8,320
State vs national-15.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Tennessee marketing managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$73,04025TH$95,230MEDIAN$130,26075TH$170,55090TH$232,770

The middle 50% of workers earn between $95,230 and $170,550, with a median of $130,260.

Real disclosed salaries

Marketing Managers in Tennessee: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 31 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $145,808. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry5$85,000
Level II — qualified7$140,000
Level III — experienced12$151,303
Level IV — fully competent4$194,043

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Marketing Managers in Tennessee. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Federal Express CorporationManager Revenue Management Analysis7$145,808
Ariento, Inc.Chief Marketing Analytics Officer2$194,043
HOVER Inc.Senior Business Development Director2$176,010
Glass House TattoosOPERATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER1$146,120
Lee CompanyDigital Marketing Manager1$83,990
Light Hill Meats, LLC.Product Development Manager1$84,677
Mars Petcare US, Inc.Associate Brand Manager1$133,560
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, IncDirector of Product Management1$135,000
Nissan North America, Inc.NGP Manager - INFINITI Marketing1$114,067
Stinger Boy Entertainment IncCreative Music Marketing Manager1$85,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • OPERATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER at Glass House Tattoos
    $146,120
    NashvilleDecided Dec 23, 2025I-203-25350-485994
  • Digital Marketing Manager at Lee Company
    $83,990
    FranklinDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-393294
  • Manager, Revenue Management Analysis at Federal Express Corporation
    $160,667
    ColliervilleWage Level IIIDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-328008
  • Chief Marketing Analytics Officer at Ariento, Inc.
    $194,043
    FranklinWage Level IVDecided Jul 28, 2025I-200-25202-189804
  • Chief Marketing Analytics Officer at Ariento, Inc.
    $194,043
    FranklinWage Level IVDecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-181235
  • Product Development Manager at Light Hill Meats, LLC.
    $84,677
    ColumbiaWage Level IDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-087555
  • Associate Brand Manager at Mars Petcare US, Inc.
    $133,560
    FranklinWage Level IIDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-076503
  • Director of Product Management at Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc
    $135,000
    ChristianaWage Level IIDecided Jun 10, 2025I-203-25154-048049

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Marketing Managers pay by experience level in Tennessee

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Marketing Managers in Tennessee, by industry

Median offered wage across 28 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $176,010.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareAriento, Inc.8$176,010
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation7$145,808
ManufacturingMars Petcare US, Inc.4$137,960
Retail and wholesaleLight Hill Meats, LLC.3$96,000
Professional servicesNissan North America, Inc.3$125,000
Media and entertainmentStinger Boy Entertainment Inc1$85,000
Real estatePrecisely Software Incorporated1$95,582
HealthcareASH, LLC1$85,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Tennessee over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Tennessee2023 to 2024
$130,3102023$130,2602024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.

  2. 02

    Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.

  3. 03

    Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.

  4. 04

    Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.

  5. 05

    Compile lists describing product or service offerings.

  6. 06

    Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.

  7. 07

    Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.

  8. 08

    Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+6.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Marketing Managers in Tennessee?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Marketing Managers in Tennessee is $130,260.
How does Tennessee compare to the national median for Marketing Managers?
The Tennessee median is -15.5% versus the BLS national figure of $154,215.
What is the salary range for Marketing Managers in Tennessee?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $73,040 and the 90th-percentile at $232,770, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Marketing Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Marketing Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.