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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Chief Executives salary in Nashville, Tennessee

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Nashville metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$218,190
Mean annual$262,270
Range (10th to 90th)$83,260 to $487,440
Nashville, Tennessee employment1,730
State vs national+1.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Nashville chief executives fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$83,26025TH$132,960MEDIAN$218,19075TH$330,30090TH$487,440

The middle 50% of workers earn between $132,960 and $330,300, with a median of $218,190.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    4.8 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.6 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.5 / 5
  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.4 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  2. 02

    Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

  3. 03

    Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

  4. 04

    Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

  5. 05

    Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

  6. 06

    Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

  7. 07

    Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  8. 08

    Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

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How the Nashville metro compares to other major Tennessee metro areas for chief executives.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Nashville, Tennessee?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in the Nashville metropolitan area is $218,190.
Does Nashville pay more than the Tennessee state average for Chief Executives?
The Nashville metro median is +9.7% versus the Tennessee state median of $198,830.
How does Nashville compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
The Nashville metro median is +1.0% versus the BLS national figure of $215,955.
What is the salary range for Chief Executives in Nashville?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $83,260 and the 90th-percentile at $487,440 for the Nashville metro area.
What education is required for Chief Executives?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Nashville CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.