Accountants and Auditors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $36.94 an hour ($76,840 a year). About 27,340 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Tennessee ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 25% of workers | $30.02 | $62,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.94 | $76,840 |
| 75% of workers | $45.57 | $94,790 |
| 90% of workers | $58.73 | $122,160 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $78,080 | 11,290 |
| Memphis | $76,960 | 4,390 |
| Chattanooga | $76,680 | 1,940 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $75,940 | 780 |
| Knoxville | $75,380 | 3,240 |
| Morristown | $72,810 | 240 |
| Clarksville | $72,760 | 510 |
| Jackson | $71,980 | 520 |
| Cleveland | $71,840 | 180 |
| Johnson City | $64,710 | 510 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $62,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,990 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $84,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $69,240 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $51,630 |
| Credit Analysts | $72,550 |
| Tax Preparers | $36,600 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,840 |
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