Dairy Farm Manager Salary in Tennessee

How much does a Dairy Farm Manager make in Tennessee?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dairy Farm Manager in Tennessee is $98,479 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Dairy Farm Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,015
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,881 to $110,276
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,411
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Dairy Farm Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,276 $9,190 $2,121 $53
Average $98,479 $8,207 $1,894 $47
25th Percentile $85,881 $7,157 $1,652 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Dairy Farm Manager Salaries

A Dairy Farm Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dairy Farm Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dairy Farm Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,099
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,534
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,354
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,683
  • Expert (over 8 years): $186,922
Levels Salary
Operation... Level Dairy Farm Manager$61,099
Operation... Level Dairy Farm Manager$87,534
Dairy Far... Level Dairy Farm Manager$99,354
Senior Op... Level Dairy Farm Manager$134,683
Operation... Level Dairy Farm Manager$186,922
$61,099 0 yr
$87,534 < 2 yrs
$99,354 2-4 yrs
$134,683 5-8 yrs
$186,922 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dairy Farm Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Cornersville: $96,793
  • Lexington: $94,932
  • Iron City: $91,621

Dairy Farm Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dairy Farm Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 18% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 8% above the average. In contrast, Dairy Farm Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Dairy Farm Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Dairy Farm Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$106,358$51.08%
Construction$106,358$51.08%
Insurance$105,373$51.07%
Aerospace & Defense$103,403$50.05%
Energy & Utilities$103,403$50.05%

Dairy Farm Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dairy Farm Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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    Cottontown, TN

    Buttercup Farm | Cottontown, TN

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    8 Days Ago

  • Hedgehog Foods

    Beechgrove, TN

    Hedgehog Foods | Beechgrove, TN

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    7 Days Ago

  • BNH

    37389, TN

    BNH | 37389, TN

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    7 Days Ago

  • For Ever Farm

    Knoxville, TN

    For Ever Farm | Knoxville, TN

    Job Description. Job Description. Looking for a Full time or Part time farm helper. 3 to 6 days a week. 8-5. exact hours are flexible. Construction skills ... more

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    Dandridge, TN

    Bryant Beef | Dandridge, TN

    Bryant Beef is looking for a hard-working farm and facilities laborer to help with day-to-day projects across our cattle operation, slaughterhouse, and ret... more

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    Mount Juliet, TN

    Half-Ass Ranch | Mount Juliet, TN

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