How much does a counselor make in Nashville?
$45,870a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.05
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,750Median: $45,870Highest 10%: $60,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,750 | $13.34 | |
| 25th | $27,750 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 75th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| 90th | $60,760 | $29.21 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Chattanooga, TN | $53,110 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,880 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,880 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,600 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,040 |
| Director | $64,340 |
| Clergy | $60,720 |
| Educational | $60,550 |
| Social Worker | $58,780 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010 |
| Child | $55,630 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,250 |
| Substance Abuse | $50,810 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $22.05 ($45,870 a year).
Do counselors make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $45,870 against $50,860 nationally, 10% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $51,900, so Nashville pays 12% less.
Where does Nashville rank for counselor pay?
80 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,760 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.