Median DOL Salary
$81,343
Total DOL Filings
14,184
Companies Hiring
2,227
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Nashville, TN$81,343
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Nashville, TN is 33.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Nashville
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synechron Inc | 1,438 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Vanderbilt University | 1,069 | $58,000 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 652 | $136,400 | Other | |
| HCA Management Services LP | 553 | $94,781 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 519 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 519 | $71,211 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 337 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Asurion LLC | 322 | $118,000 | Other | |
| UBS Business Solutions US LLC | 312 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 266 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| HCL America INC | 249 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 225 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| AllianceBernstein L.P. | 184 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 183 | $105,645 | Other | |
| SYNTEL CONSULTING INC | 179 | $64,813 | Staffing | |
| Atos Syntel Inc. | 177 | $89,314 | Staffing | |
| SYNTEL INC | 176 | $78,728 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 175 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Cummins Inc. | 170 | $76,107 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 159 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| HealthStream | 147 | $91,831 | Other | |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | 131 | $96,200 | Other | |
| Innova Solutions Inc. | 122 | $105,997 | Other | |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | 121 | $74,214 | Other | |
| UST Global Inc | 90 | $71,074 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Nashville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $144,248 | +40.3% | 13 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | +45.8% | 35 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,308 | +32.3% | 18 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,950 | +14.5% | 12 |
| Software Developers | $108,800 | -7.3% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $107,078 | -18.4% | 23 |
| Financial Managers | $100,361 | -24.6% | 9 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +24.7% | 12 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $99,000 | +20.1% | 11 |
| Actuaries | $95,952 | -18.7% | 5 |
| Purchasing Managers | $94,848 | -28.7% | 6 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $93,933 | -39% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $92,000 | -38.7% | 139 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $91,600 | -3.5% | 9 |
| Sales Managers | $86,377 | -32% | 9 |
| Marketing Managers | $82,900 | -36.4% | 26 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,034 | +11.8% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -26.9% | 7 |
| Lawyers | $79,997 | -38.7% | 11 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,600 | -9.4% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Tennessee
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Tennessee.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $229,050 | 2,520 |
| Neurologists | $228,350 | 290 |
| Podiatrists | $213,180 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $203,400 | 2,360 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,730 | 520 |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,150 | 910 |
| Orthodontists | $174,830 | N/A |
| Chief Executives | $173,870 | 5,360 |
| Physicists | $173,660 | 260 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $171,280 | 190 |
Salary Trend in Nashville, TN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Nashville, TN has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $144,248 | $159,743 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | $155,039 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,308 | $145,413 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,950 | $132,835 |
| Software Developers | $108,800 | $120,487 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.