How much does a life make in Nashville?
$76,250a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.66
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,850Median: $76,250Highest 10%: $80,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,850 | $24.45 | |
| 25th | $63,680 | $30.62 | |
| Median | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| 75th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $80,880 | $38.88 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Knoxville, TN | $62,050 |
| Memphis, TN | $59,330 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,040 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,410 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $236,900 |
| Psychologist | $138,100 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $84,350 |
| Geoscientist | $83,970 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,410 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $80,860 |
| Biological Scientist | $80,500 |
| School Psychologist | $80,420 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $79,440 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $78,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $36.66 ($76,250 a year).
Do lifes make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $76,250 against $62,280 nationally, 22% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $62,050, so Nashville pays 23% more.
Where does Nashville rank for life pay?
20 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,880 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.