Salaripedia
English

How much does a bookkeeping make in Nashville?

$50,810a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.

Hourly
$24.43
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
97 of 393
Jobs in the area
13,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $74,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,150$18.34
25th$45,130$21.70
Median$50,810$24.43
75th$61,320$29.48
90th$74,090$35.62

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

Memphis, TN$48,400
Knoxville, TN$47,320
Chattanooga, TN$46,920
Clarksville, TN$46,280
Kingsport, TN$45,670
Jackson, TN$45,240
Morristown, TN$44,040
Cleveland, TN$43,660
Johnson City, TN$40,700
Bookkeeping salary in Tennessee Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,700
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,060
Brokerage Clerk$68,660
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
Production$56,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,960
Postal Service Mail Sorter$55,660
Information and Record Clerk$52,420
Cargo and Freight Agent$50,230
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $50,810 against $50,670 nationally, 0% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $48,180, so Nashville pays 5% more.

Where does Nashville rank for bookkeeping pay?

97 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,090 or more.

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.