DOL Median (Tennessee)
$85,400
vs National
-16.3%
National: $102,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$94,574
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,400
-16.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Purchasing Managers in Tennessee earns $85,400 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% below the national average of $102,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $94,574 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | $123,567 | 1 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | $111,811 | 10 |
| RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company | $111,482 | 4 |
| The Heil Co. | $102,527 | 2 |
| Philips North America LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| Asurion LLC | $100,000 | 3 |
| Eastman Chemical Company | $96,150 | 6 |
| Cummins Inc. | $93,018 | 54 |
| Electrolux Home Products Inc. | $92,700 | 6 |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | $89,696 | 1 |
| Torin Drive International LLC | $85,000 | 2 |
| THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION | $82,645 | 1 |
| Mars Petcare US, Inc. | $81,100 | 1 |
| DURA OPERATING LLC D/B/A DURA AUTOMOTIVE | $80,621 | 1 |
| SHERMAN + REILLY, INC. | $71,190 | 1 |
| Ficosa North America Corporation | $70,512 | 2 |
| THE DESIGN HOUSE LLC | $60,500 | 2 |
| PARADOXE CORPORATION | $60,000 | 1 |
| J & P BEAUTY INC | $51,542 | 1 |
| NICHIRIN TENNESSEE, INC. | $41,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Purchasing Managers make in Tennessee?
The median Purchasing Managers salary in Tennessee is $85,400 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Purchasing Managers?
A Purchasing Managers in Tennessee earns 16.3% less than the national median of $102,000, or $94,574 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.