How much does a psychologist make in Nashville?
$138,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $66.38 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.38
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 82
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,030Median: $138,100Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,030 | $25.98 | |
| 25th | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| Median | $138,100 | $66.38 | |
| 75th | $150,600 | $72.42 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.45 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $66.38 ($138,100 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $138,100 against $110,800 nationally, 25% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $138,100, so Nashville pays 0% more.
Where does Nashville rank for psychologist pay?
20 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,200 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.