SOC 17-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Hardware Engineers — Nashville
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Median pay for this occupation in Nashville, TN is $137,450 a year, trailing the national median of $161,740 by 15.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nashville, TN is $137,450 a year, trailing the national median of $161,740 by 15.0%. Half of workers earn between $110,000 and $150,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $109,630 and the ninetieth at $167,030.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 25th of 609 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,630 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $110,000 | −32.0% |
| Median (50th) | $137,450 | −15.0% |
| 75th | $150,270 | −7.1% |
| 90th | $167,030 | +3.3% |
| Mean | $132,870 | −17.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nashville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $137,450 goes as far as $149,565 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$137,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$149,565US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $137,450 a year, 15.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $109,630 to $167,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Nashville, TN?
The median annual wage is $137,450, or $66.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $161,740, so pay in Nashville, TN is 15.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nashville, TN earns more than $167,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $109,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
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.
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