Tennessee Salary Data — 2026
Average salaries in Tennessee across 86+ roles and 2 metros. Compare compensation by role, city, and experience level.
Cities in Tennessee with Salary Data
Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
Based on mid-level median salaries in Nashville, the largest metro in Tennessee.
| Role | Mid-Level Median | Senior Max | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $272,000 | $446K | Healthcare |
| Staff Engineer | $248,000 | $376K | Engineering |
| Investment Banker | $218,000 | $495K | Finance |
| Engineering Manager | $208,000 | $317K | Engineering |
| ML Research Engineer | $203,000 | $347K | Data & AI |
| Senior Product Manager | $193,000 | $287K | Product |
| Senior Software Engineer | $186,000 | $282K | Engineering |
| Dentist | $183,000 | $287K | Healthcare |
| AI/ML Engineer | $163,000 | $277K | Data & AI |
| Technical Product Manager | $158,000 | $243K | Product |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $153,000 | $248K | Engineering |
| Cloud Architect | $153,000 | $248K | Engineering |
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