How much does an educational make in Nashville?
$60,550a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $60,550Highest 10%: $87,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $76,200 | $36.63 | |
| 90th | $87,680 | $42.15 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Memphis, TN | $65,290 |
| Cleveland, TN | $62,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,760 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,350 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $56,660 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,760 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,250 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,040 |
| Director | $64,340 |
| Clergy | $60,720 |
| 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 |
| Health Education Specialist | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
Do educationals make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $60,550 against $64,330 nationally, 6% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $59,960, so Nashville pays 1% more.
Where does Nashville rank for educational pay?
215 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,680 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.