$80,844
Avg. Median Salary
-8% vs national
$158,360
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $80,844,
which is 8% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $158,360 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $29,460.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 27,180 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,360 | 5,650 |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $156,260 | 590 |
| 3 | Lawyers | $143,420 | 4,100 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $140,440 | 8,160 |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $135,500 | 2,650 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 27,180 | $29,460 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 24,460 | $81,170 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 23,930 | $108,380 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 22,760 | $43,520 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,600 | $57,150 |
All Occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,360 | 5,650 |
| Dentists, General | $156,260 | 590 |
| Lawyers | $143,420 | 4,100 |
| Financial Managers | $140,440 | 8,160 |
| Pharmacists | $135,500 | 2,650 |
| Sales Managers | $134,070 | 4,610 |
| Marketing Managers | $131,420 | 4,030 |
| Data Scientists | $127,770 | 1,490 |
| Software Developers | $127,150 | 8,420 |
| Physician Assistants | $124,010 | 810 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $116,160 | 5,380 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $115,970 | 5,050 |
| Information Security Analysts | $110,270 | 1,140 |
| Electrical Engineers | $109,400 | 560 |
| General and Operations Managers | $108,380 | 23,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,750 | 1,350 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,850 | 1,890 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,600 | 1,200 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,180 | 2,400 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,780 | 1,620 |
| Financial Analysts | $92,160 | 1,840 |
| Medical Scientists | $84,850 | 1,640 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,170 | 24,460 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $81,160 | 4,550 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,310 | 11,060 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,750 | 5,290 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $66,180 | 4,230 |
| Loan Officers | $66,130 | 2,370 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $62,600 | 7,210 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $62,100 | 6,000 |
| Electricians | $61,130 | 7,630 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $60,290 | 4,820 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,000 | 1,190 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,980 | 2,720 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $59,870 | 2,850 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,840 | 3,300 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,420 | 8,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $58,830 | 2,610 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,820 | 4,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $57,150 | 18,600 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $55,060 | 1,930 |
| Graphic Designers | $53,290 | 1,590 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,310 | 5,250 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,160 | 14,710 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $47,280 | 12,230 |
| Construction Laborers | $45,540 | 8,920 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,190 | 9,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,520 | 22,760 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,440 | 10,170 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $34,930 | 10,290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $33,110 | 9,280 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,980 | 5,090 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,850 | 5,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,460 | 27,180 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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