Administrative Assistant salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$49,000/year
about $23.56 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $40,110 – $58,710
Half of administrative assistants in the Nashville metro area earn more than $49,000 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #15 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $33,810 | $16.25 |
| 25th | $40,110 | $19.28 |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | $23.56 |
| 75th | $58,710 | $28.23 |
| 90th (top earners) | $65,910 | $31.69 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a administrative assistant job in the Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $40,110 ($19.28/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $40,110 to $58,710 ($19.28 to $28.23/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $58,710 ($28.23/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Executive assistant roles supporting senior leaders usually pay more than general admin roles and fall under a different BLS category.
- Ask whether the role is hourly or salaried, and how overtime is handled.
- "Other duties as assigned" can grow quickly. Ask what a typical week looks like.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Nashville metro. Occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.