May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Nashville, TN
The median annual salary is $142,540, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$142,540
Mean annual salary
$172,980
Employment estimate
3,990
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $142,540 |
| Mean annual salary | $172,980 |
| 10th percentile | $81,890 |
| 25th percentile | $102,230 |
| 50th percentile | $142,540 |
| 75th percentile | $208,300 |
| 90th percentile | $346,830 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Nashville, TN median
- $142,540
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 10.7%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Nashville, TN earn 10.7% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $102,230–$208,300.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,990 workers in this metro area.