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Distribution Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$48.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,701/year ($6,642/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 4,910 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $100,740 a year — though pay ranges from $55,420 for newcomers to $181,680 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $181,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,910 Distribution Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Distribution Manager salary of $100,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $79,701 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $100,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,333 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,707 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,701 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,642 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Tennessee is $100,740 per year ($48.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,640 and $139,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $100,740, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $79,701 per year ($6,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,910 Distribution Manager jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.