SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Nashville
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Nashville, TN is $73,060 per year, close to the national median of $69,500 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Nashville, TN is $73,060 per year, close to the national median of $69,500 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $58,000 and $91,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,580 and the ninetieth at $106,870.
Employment stands at 17,890, or 16.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Memphis records the highest median at $71,310. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | −33.0% |
| 25th | $58,000 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $73,060 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $91,480 | +31.6% |
| 90th | $106,870 | +53.8% |
| Mean | $76,340 | +9.8% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | $71,310 | 8,710 | |
| 2 | Chattanooga | $64,150 | 3,940 | |
| 3 | Knoxville | $63,580 | 6,170 | |
| 4 | Clarksville | $61,620 | 1,300 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $61,270 | 1,040 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $60,690 | 1,380 | |
| 7 | Morristown | $59,790 | 500 | |
| 8 | Johnson City | $59,420 | 1,420 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $59,190 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nashville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $73,060 goes as far as $79,499 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,499US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,060 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,580 to $106,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 17,890 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Memphis, at $71,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Nashville, TN?
The median annual wage is $73,060, or $35.13 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 $69,500, so pay in Nashville, TN is 5.1% higher. 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 $106,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,580 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Memphis, at $71,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 17,890 jobs in this occupation in Nashville, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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