How much does a substance abuse make in Nashville?
$50,810a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 304 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $78,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| Median | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 90th | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Chattanooga, TN | $55,270 |
| Morristown, TN | $50,990 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,260 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,910 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,970 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,040 |
| Director | $64,340 |
| Clergy | $60,720 |
| Educational | $60,550 |
| Social Worker | $58,780 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010 |
| Child | $55,630 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,630 |
| Health Education Specialist | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $50,810 against $59,350 nationally, 14% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $49,580, so Nashville pays 2% more.
Where does Nashville rank for substance abuse pay?
304 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,000 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.