DOL Median (Tennessee)
$33,342
vs National
-40.6%
National: $56,139BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,924
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,342
-40.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,139
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Service Managers in Tennessee earns $33,342 in nominal terms, which is 40.6% below the national average of $56,139. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,924 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA SUSSEX MANAGEMENT LLC | $50,000 | 37 |
| DONG TRAN BIDA SAIGON | $45,490 | 2 |
| LKIM, LLC | $44,500 | 1 |
| PEABODY MANAGEMENT, INC. | $40,000 | 2 |
| COLUMBIA SUSSEX CORPORATION | $37,461 | 3 |
| MONELL'S DINING & CATERING, INC. | $31,533 | 5 |
| CARLCO, LLC | $27,500 | 1 |
| HOTEL PEABODY, G.P. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Service Managers make in Tennessee?
The median Food Service Managers salary in Tennessee is $33,342 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Food Service Managers?
A Food Service Managers in Tennessee earns 40.6% less than the national median of $56,139, or $36,924 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.