May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Nashville, TN
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 52 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
52
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 52 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Nashville, TN.
- Lowest covered median
- $39,510
- Middle covered median
- $87,540
- Highest covered median
- $165,970
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Nashville, TN.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,970 |
| #2 | Financial Manager | $156,860 |
| #3 | Lawyer | $142,540 |
| #4 | Marketing Manager | $135,370 |
| #5 | Human Resources Manager | $135,230 |
| #6 | Sales Manager | $131,600 |
| #7 | Physician Assistant | $129,050 |
| #8 | Software Developer | $126,610 |
| #9 | Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 |
| #10 | General and Operations Manager | $119,990 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Registered Nurse | 25,100 |
| #2 | General and Operations Manager | 23,820 |
| #3 | Customer Service Representative | 20,770 |
| #4 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 18,860 |
| #5 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 13,790 |
| #6 | Accountants and Auditor | 11,290 |
| #7 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 9,370 |
| #8 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 8,400 |
| #9 | Human Resources Specialist | 8,210 |
| #10 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Product | 7,890 |