Financial Analyst salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$97,490/year
about $46.87 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $78,080 – $101,430
Half of financial analysts in the Nashville metro area earn more than $97,490 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,710 | $27.75 |
| 25th | $78,080 | $37.54 |
| Median (50th) | $97,490 | $46.87 |
| 75th | $101,430 | $48.76 |
| 90th (top earners) | $131,960 | $63.44 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $78,080 ($37.54/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $78,080 to $101,430 ($37.54 to $48.76/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $101,430 ($48.76/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
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: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.