May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Nashville
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
609 occupations
Across 609 occupations with published wages in Nashville, orthodontists record the highest median at $361,650 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Nashville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthodontists | $361,650 | — | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $358,070 | 190 | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $328,840 | 480 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $295,640 | 2,490 | |
| 5 | Physicists | $236,920 | — | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $232,300 | 120 | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $232,220 | 350 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $218,190 | 1,730 | |
| 9 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $218,190 | 200 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $215,290 | 1,170 | |
| 11 | Nurse Anesthetists | $211,450 | 830 | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $211,370 | 650 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $176,210 | 400 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,970 | 5,640 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,720 | 1,060 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $156,860 | 7,400 | |
| 17 | Air Traffic Controllers | $155,540 | 60 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $144,260 | 180 | |
| 19 | Psychiatrists | $144,020 | 230 | |
| 20 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 60 | |
| 21 | Lawyers | $142,540 | 3,990 | |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $140,410 | 570 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $138,070 | — | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $137,590 | 2,630 | |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $137,450 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 33,120 | $39,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,680 | $29,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,580 | $34,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 25,100 | $84,040 |
| General and Operations Managers | 23,820 | $119,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,770 | $45,510 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 20,770 | $56,400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 20,090 | $38,190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,490 | $29,390 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,860 | $60,630 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Attendants | $23,490 | — |
| Bartenders | $28,190 | 4,540 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,500 | 620 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $28,620 | 440 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,800 | 4,110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,820 | 1,550 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $29,090 | 60 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,150 | 28,680 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,390 | 19,490 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,460 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.