Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Nashville
609 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Nashville belongs to Passenger Attendants, at $23,490 per year. The highest is $361,650.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger Attendants | $23,490 | — | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $28,190 | 4,540 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,500 | 620 | |
| 4 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $28,620 | 440 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,800 | 4,110 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,820 | 1,550 | |
| 7 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | $29,090 | 60 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,150 | 28,680 | |
| 9 | Waiters and Waitresses | $29,390 | 19,490 | |
| 10 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,460 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $361,650 | — |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $358,070 | 190 |
| Anesthesiologists | $328,840 | 480 |
| Physicians, All Other | $295,640 | 2,490 |
| Physicists | $236,920 | — |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $232,300 | 120 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $232,220 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $218,190 | 1,730 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $218,190 | 200 |
| Dentists, General | $215,290 | 1,170 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,450 | 830 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $211,370 | 650 |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,210 | 400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,970 | 5,640 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,720 | 1,060 |
| Financial Managers | $156,860 | 7,400 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,540 | 60 |
| Optometrists | $144,260 | 180 |
| Psychiatrists | $144,020 | 230 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $142,540 | 3,990 |
| Purchasing Managers | $140,410 | 570 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $138,070 | — |
| Pharmacists | $137,590 | 2,630 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $137,450 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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