How much does a therapist make in Nashville?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,340Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $97,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| 25th | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $67,410 | $32.41 | |
| 90th | $97,030 | $46.65 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Knoxville, TN | $79,280 |
| Memphis, TN | $57,910 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthodontist | $361,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $358,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $328,800 |
| Physician | $295,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $232,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $232,200 |
| Dentist | $215,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $211,400 |
| Pediatrician | $176,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do therapists make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $59,390 against $77,930 nationally, 24% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $56,690, so Nashville pays 5% more.
Where does Nashville rank for therapist pay?
64 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,030 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.