Project Manager salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$85,990/year
about $41.34 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $71,020 – $110,390
Half of project managers in the Nashville metro area earn more than $85,990 a year and half earn less. That's 16% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,390 | $27.59 |
| 25th | $71,020 | $34.14 |
| Median (50th) | $85,990 | $41.34 |
| 75th | $110,390 | $53.07 |
| 90th (top earners) | $136,470 | $65.61 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $71,020 ($34.14/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $71,020 to $110,390 ($34.14 to $53.07/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $110,390 ($53.07/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
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: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.