ocity
💰 COL Index: 105 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Nashville-Davidson, TN

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

Model generated 2026-02-25 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$66,100
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$62,832
model average ÷ 105.2 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$154,073
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,442
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Nashville-Davidson?

$66,100 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$66,100/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,508/month
Household income context$80,217

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.

🥇 -2% vs national

Marketing Manager

$154,073
💡 Purchasing-power model $146,457
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $74.07/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
Career Guide → Best Cities →
🥈 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$124,396
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,247
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.81/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
Career Guide → Best Cities →
🥉 -2% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,775
💡 Purchasing-power model $100,547
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.85/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
Career Guide → Best Cities →
4️⃣ -2% vs national

Project Manager

$99,001
💡 Purchasing-power model $94,107
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.60/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
Career Guide → Best Cities →
5️⃣ -2% vs national

Physical Therapist

$97,466
💡 Purchasing-power model $92,648
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.86/hr
National projected growth +14.0%
Career Guide → Best Cities →

📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Nashville-Davidson

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (105.2/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

#
1 Marketing Manager $154,073
2 Software Developer $124,396
3 Construction Manager $105,775
4 Project Manager $99,001
5 Physical Therapist $97,466
6 Financial Analyst $96,782
7 Web Developer $90,663
8 Dental Hygienist $85,560
9 Accountant $84,143
10 Registered Nurse $84,133
11 Data Analyst $81,484
12 Police Officer $73,224
13 Human Resources Specialist $66,127
14 Elementary School Teacher $62,237
15 Plumber $61,924
16 Paralegal $61,338
17 Electrician $60,165
18 Real Estate Agent $60,096
19 Graphic Designer $59,959
20 Firefighter $55,834
21 Carpenter $55,639
22 HVAC Technician $54,417
23 Heavy Truck Driver $51,895
24 Veterinary Technician $50,780
25 Chef/Head Cook $50,780
26 Auto Mechanic $50,780
27 Cosmetologist $50,780
28 Personal Trainer $50,780
29 Pharmacist $50,780
30 Loan Officer $50,780
31 Dental Assistant $50,780
32 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,780
33 Insurance Agent $50,780
34 Pharmacy Technician $50,780
35 Social Worker $50,780
36 Nail Technician $50,780
37 Welder $48,474
38 Medical Assistant $37,408
39 Security Guard $36,703
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,955

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

Nashville-Davidson 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 0.373×–1.523× 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 ÷ 105.2 × 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 2026-02-25; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Nashville-Davidson

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,442/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,619/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$624,900
📉
Unemployment
3.3%
💳
Median Income
$80,217
🎓
College Educated
51%
🚶
Walk Score
60/100
📊
Cost of Living
105
Near Avg Cost
📊 Full Cost of Living Breakdown → 🏠 Real Estate Market →

🧮 Test Your Nashville-Davidson Budget

Use scenario tools to compare gross pay and city cost context. Results depend on the inputs and do not guarantee take-home pay, housing approval or affordability.

💰 Decode a Job Offer 🔄 Salary Equivalence Calculator 🔍 Career Arbitrage Tool

❓ Nashville-Davidson Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Nashville-Davidson mean on this page?

▼
$66,100 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Nashville-Davidson workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Nashville-Davidson?

▼
The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,508 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Nashville-Davidson?

▼
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 Nashville-Davidson?

▼
No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.373×–1.523× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Nashville-Davidson

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

Career Decisions

Make your salary work in Nashville-Davidson

salary

Is $60K a Good Salary in 2026? It Depends Where You Live

In some cities $60K makes you comfortable, in others you're barely scraping by — the data tells the full story

salary

Where Accountants Earn the Most After Cost of Living (2026)

Raw accountant salary is misleading — here's where the pay goes FURTHEST after rent and groceries

salary

10 Best Affordable Cities for Artists and Creatives (2026)

Where creative careers actually pay the rent — without the NYC or LA price tag

Career Guides →Cost of Living →Housing Market →Neighborhood Guide →

Explore Nashville-Davidson Further

🏙️ Nashville-Davidson City Overview 💰 Cost of Living 🏠 Real Estate 📊 Browse Salaries by City 💼 All Career Guides 🏘️ Neighborhood Guide 🔍 Career Arbitrage