Software Developers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for software developers is $60.87 an hour ($126,610 a year). About 7,750 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 3% higher than the Tennessee median ($122,430).
Pay range for software developers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.70 | $78,410 |
| 25% of workers | $47.61 | $99,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.87 | $126,610 |
| 75% of workers | $67.39 | $140,170 |
| 90% of workers | $81.29 | $169,070 |
Software Developers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $126,610 | 7,750 |
| Memphis | $125,580 | 2,270 |
| Knoxville | $121,750 | 2,390 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $115,310 | 430 |
| Chattanooga | $106,750 | 990 |
| Johnson City | $103,320 | 300 |
| Cleveland | $102,600 | 110 |
| Morristown | $102,390 | 50 |
| Clarksville | $96,650 | 310 |
| Jackson | $96,540 | 130 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $99,270 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,960 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $81,310 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $63,510 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $93,170 |
| Computer Network Architects | $129,370 |
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