How much does a physician make in Nashville?
$295,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $142.13 an hour or $24,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $142.13
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,000Median: $295,600Highest 10%: $452,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 25th | $137,400 | $66.04 | |
| Median | $295,600 | $142.13 | |
| 75th | $426,900 | $205.22 | |
| 90th | $452,400 | $217.50 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $389,000 |
| Johnson City, TN | $280,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $276,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $264,100 |
| Jackson, TN | $245,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $124,100 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthodontist | $361,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $358,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $328,800 |
| Ophthalmologist | $232,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $232,200 |
| Dentist | $215,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $211,400 |
| Pediatrician | $176,200 |
| Optometrist | $144,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $142.13 ($295,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $295,600 against $265,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $301,300, so Nashville pays 2% less.
Where does Nashville rank for physician pay?
154 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $452,400 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.