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💰 COL Index: 97 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Franklin, TN

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$68,918
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$70,757
model average ÷ 97.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$156,390
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,442
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Franklin?

$68,918 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$68,918/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,743/month
Household income context$118,156

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$156,390
💡 Purchasing-power model $160,565
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $75.19/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$134,968
💡 Purchasing-power model $138,571
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.89/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$126,267
💡 Purchasing-power model $129,638
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.71/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,365
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,231
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.62/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,490
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,172
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.31/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Franklin

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (97.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $156,390
2 Pharmacist $134,968
3 Software Developer $126,267
4 Construction Manager $107,365
5 Project Manager $100,490
6 Physical Therapist $98,932
7 Financial Analyst $98,237
8 Web Developer $92,026
9 Dental Hygienist $86,847
10 Accountant $85,408
11 Registered Nurse $85,398
12 Data Analyst $82,709
13 Police Officer $74,325
14 Human Resources Specialist $67,122
15 Elementary School Teacher $63,173
16 Plumber $62,855
17 Paralegal $62,260
18 Electrician $61,069
19 Real Estate Agent $61,000
20 Graphic Designer $60,861
21 Firefighter $56,674
22 Carpenter $56,476
23 HVAC Technician $55,235
24 Heavy Truck Driver $52,675
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,610
26 Dental Assistant $49,610
27 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,610
28 Nail Technician $49,610
29 Personal Trainer $49,610
30 Chef/Head Cook $49,610
31 Cosmetologist $49,610
32 Auto Mechanic $49,610
33 Social Worker $49,610
34 Veterinary Technician $49,610
35 Loan Officer $49,610
36 Insurance Agent $49,610
37 Pharmacy Technician $49,610
38 Welder $49,203
39 Medical Assistant $37,971
40 Security Guard $35,858

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Franklin salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.621×–1.488× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 97.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Franklin

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,442/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,619/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$811,460
📉
Unemployment
3.3%
💳
Median Income
$118,156
🎓
College Educated
66%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
97
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Franklin Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Franklin mean on this page?

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$68,918 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Franklin workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Franklin?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,743 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Franklin?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Franklin?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.621×–1.488× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Franklin

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