Chief Executives Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $179,170 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $86.14
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,220
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $89,590
    50th (median)
    $179,170

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 217% Median Chief Executives salary is 117% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $196,520
    Knoxville, TN $188,480
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $178,340
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $172,780
    Jackson, TN $168,110
    Clarksville, TN-KY $161,490

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,380
    Financial Managers $140,440
    Managers, All Other $98,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,360
    Medical and Health Services Managers $115,970
    Sales Managers $134,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Nashville, TN is $86.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $234.35 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Nashville, TN is 13.2% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Nashville?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,590.