How much does an accountant and auditor make in Tennessee?
$76,840a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in Tennessee. That is $36.94 an hour or $6,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.94
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $76,840Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| Median | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| 75th | $94,790 | $45.57 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.73 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $78,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,960 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $76,680 |
| Kingsport, TN | $75,940 |
| Knoxville, TN | $75,380 |
| Morristown, TN | $72,810 |
| Clarksville, TN | $72,760 |
| Jackson, TN | $71,980 |
| Cleveland, TN | $71,840 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 35. Wyoming | $77,620 |
| 36. Maine | $77,480 |
| 37. Iowa | $77,440 |
| 38. Tennessee | $76,840 |
| 39. Missouri | $76,590 |
| 40. South Carolina | $76,560 |
| 41. Montana | $75,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.94 ($76,840 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $76,840 against $83,680 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for accountant and auditor pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays accountant and auditors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $78,080 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.