The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Nashville, TN For 2026

Editor’s Note: Article updated for 2026. This is our latest ranking of the highest paying jobs in Nashville.

Curious about the highest-paying jobs in Nashville, TN? Whether you’re considering a career shift or simply want to know how much top professionals earn, this guide provides the latest insights into the most lucrative professions in the area.

Our quest for answers led us straight to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), where we analyzed the most recent data available to uncover the highest-paying job positions in Nashville.

According to our findings, Dermatologists hold the top spot as the highest earners in Nashville.

Here’s a quick overview of the top ten highest-paying jobs in Nashville:

Dermatologists
Cardiologists
Surgeons, All Other
Physicians, All Other
Anesthesiologists
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Family Medicine Physicians
Chief Executives
Pediatricians, General
General Internal Medicine Physicians

Interestingly, dentists rank 13th among the highest-paid professions in Nashville. So next time you’re in the dentist’s chair, remember they’re compensated quite well for their expertise!

If you’re keen on exploring more about the Nashville job market, check out these resources:

How We Determined the Highest Paid Jobs in Nashville for 2026

We examined the BLS dataset for various job classifications in Nashville to identify the highest earners as of 2026.

Utilizing the latest BLS data, we provided a thorough analysis of the job landscape.

For further reading, explore:

Top Jobs in Tennessee for Recent College Graduates
Fastest Growing Jobs in Tennessee
100 Highest Paying Jobs in Tennessee

Detailed List of Highest Paying Jobs in Nashville

Rank	Job Title	Average Salary	Entry Level Salary	# Of People
1	Dermatologists	$328,520	$166,360	190
2	Cardiologists	$319,580	$80,530	250
3	Surgeons, All Other	$279,830	$62,910	430
4	Physicians, All Other	$256,670	$80,430	1,920
5	Anesthesiologists	$244,070	$61,470	340
6	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$229,930	$62,910	110
7	Family Medicine Physicians	$222,270	$110,380	410
8	Chief Executives	$187,070	$26,000	2,350
9	Pediatricians, General	$182,690	$62,840	740
10	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$182,260	$62,840	650
11	Nurse Anesthetists	$177,470	$131,840	480
12	Psychiatrists	$172,190	$62,840	250
13	Dentists, General	$164,780	$78,430	490
14	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$144,670	$47,820	210
15	Podiatrists	$144,200	$80,290	30
16	Financial Managers	$139,100	$74,820	7,590
17	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$136,440	$75,170	4,020
18	Physicists	$136,010	$61,490	110
19	Sales Managers	$134,600	$60,710	3,310
20	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$134,190	$97,090	1,040
21	Administrative Services Managers	$130,020	$64,160	3,930
22	General and Operations Managers	$128,040	$50,380	21,400
23	Lawyers	$126,130	$60,490	3,610
24	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$125,840	$49,600	70
25	Marketing Managers	$125,290	$61,230	3,090
26	Natural Sciences Managers	$123,480	$77,480	90
27	Database Architects	$121,780	$63,240	200
28	Pharmacists	$120,450	$49,200	2,520
29	Medical and Health Services Managers	$119,200	$62,520	4,270
30	Purchasing Managers	$118,510	$74,380	350
31	Optometrists	$118,370	$79,600	110
32	Environmental Engineers	$117,260	$64,110	250
33	Computer Hardware Engineers	$115,960	$71,590	110
34	Industrial Production Managers	$111,460	$60,340	1,390
35	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,460	$50,210	100
36	Veterinarians	$111,170	$77,380	480
37	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$109,700	$50,520	200
38	Personal Financial Advisors	$108,980	$47,380	1,590
39	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,720	$48,880	530
40	Computer Network Architects	$106,860	$62,940	1,110
41	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$106,490	$62,620	110
42	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$105,980	$79,070	90
43	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,580	$77,800	60
44	Public Relations Managers	$105,480	$61,090	200
45	Fundraising Managers	$104,950	$62,520	60
46	Training and Development Managers	$103,920	$60,710	420
47	Human Resources Managers	$103,730	$59,410	1,500
48	Nurse Midwives	$103,460	$102,060	60
49	Software Developers	$102,970	$61,730	5,900
50	Physician Assistants	$102,680	$75,600	990
51	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,640	$60,580	90
52	Real Estate Brokers	$102,580	$35,460	330
53	Commercial Pilots	$102,560	$39,080	200
54	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,190	$49,850	540
55	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$101,730	$48,620	660
56	Audiologists	$99,440	$77,020	130
57	Information Security Analysts	$99,190	$61,710	750
58	Engineers, All Other	$99,020	$60,680	1,590
59	Industrial Engineers	$98,840	$61,110	1,780
60	Chemical Engineers	$98,700	$75,230	40
61	Nurse Practitioners	$98,600	$52,580	4,400
62	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$97,910	$47,370	30
63	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$97,500	$60,740	110
64	Computer Programmers	$96,780	$49,080	590
65	Producers and Directors	$96,740	$38,750	690
66	Financial and Investment Analysts	$95,800	$50,560	1,680
67	Electrical Engineers	$95,310	$62,560	550
68	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$94,570	$50,670	620
69	Mechanical Engineers	$94,270	$60,680	1,130
70	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$93,980	$49,270	1,670
71	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,540	$50,210	230
72	Managers, All Other	$93,090	$46,890	4,990
73	Financial Examiners	$92,620	$49,830	330
74	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,620	$50,270	90
75	Data Scientists	$92,180	$60,680	610
76	Education Administrators, All Other	$92,060	$48,980	220
77	Facilities Managers	$91,890	$47,370	570
78	Epidemiologists	$91,730	$68,830	130
79	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$91,340	$47,130	50
80	Physical Therapists	$90,640	$64,770	1,320
81	Construction Managers	$90,440	$50,590	2,820
82	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$90,080	$40,680	1,860
83	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,630	$47,470	90
84	Civil Engineers	$89,260	$60,550	1,210
85	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$88,960	$76,380	50
86	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$88,770	$62,240	60
87	Microbiologists	$88,450	$44,520	80
88	Database Administrators	$88,390	$40,100	620
89	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$88,360	$61,190	1,630
90	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,320	$50,140	40
91	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,940	$39,080	450
92	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,630	$50,830	260
93	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$87,610	$49,080	560
94	Power Plant Operators	$87,000	$60,550	140
95	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$86,800	$63,060	70
96	Statisticians	$86,790	$50,290	340
97	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$86,690	$65,730	400
98	Computer Systems Analysts	$86,630	$48,790	2,960
99	Occupational Therapists	$86,230	$61,790	690
100	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$86,150	$49,110	2,230

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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