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How much does a helper make in Nashville?

$35,300a year

Median yearly pay for helpers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,942 a month.

Hourly
$16.97
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
93 of 99
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $35,300Highest 10%: $45,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$35,300$16.97
Median$35,300$16.97
75th$41,720$20.06
90th$45,580$21.91

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for helpers.

No other city in the state with data.
Helper salary in Tennessee Helper salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,830
Brickmason and Blockmason$66,380
Electrician$63,340
Sheet Metal Worker$62,200
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$61,890
Construction and Building Inspector$61,310
Plumber$60,100
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$59,220
Earth Driller$58,950
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helper make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $16.97 ($35,300 a year).

Do helpers make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $35,300 against $42,670 nationally, 17% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,730, so Nashville pays 6% less.

Where does Nashville rank for helper pay?

93 of 99 metro areas with data.

How much does a helper make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,580 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.