Pharmacists Salary in Nashville, TN

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

Median annual salary $135,500 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.15
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $161,360
Employed locally 2,650
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $126,090
    50th (median)
    $135,500
    75th
    $152,110
    90th
    $161,360

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 164% Median Pharmacists salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, TN $134,920
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $134,230
    Knoxville, TN $132,620
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $130,210
    Clarksville, TN-KY $127,510
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $126,600

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,170
    Nurse Practitioners $116,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,660
    Physicians, All Other $295,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Nashville, TN is $65.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.32 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Nashville, TN is 1.4% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Nashville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,090.