Accountants and Auditors pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $37.54 an hour ($78,080 a year). About 11,290 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is 2% higher than the Tennessee median ($76,840).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.79 | $53,650 |
| 25% of workers | $31.39 | $65,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.54 | $78,080 |
| 75% of workers | $46.84 | $97,420 |
| 90% of workers | $60.45 | $125,740 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $97,490 |
| Loan Officers | $62,800 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,040 |
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