Tech Salaries in Nashville, TN 2025 -- 44 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Nashville, TN earn a median salary of $126,610, which is 6.9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Nashville, TN

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers	$137,450	$110,000	$150,270	--
Aerospace Engineers	$133,810	$112,490	$147,010	70
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$129,420	$108,780	$148,820	300
Computer Network Architects	$129,370	$106,240	$160,380	1,650
Software Developers	$126,610	$99,030	$140,170	7,750
Database Administrators	$123,920	$90,730	$163,590	750
Database Architects	$121,730	$84,500	$141,270	300
Actuaries	$119,090	$78,400	$162,370	110
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$111,090	$107,990	$111,090	--
Data Scientists	$103,020	$81,070	$133,610	1,360
Environmental Engineers	$102,930	$84,380	$116,990	180
Industrial Engineers	$102,540	$87,330	$125,810	2,000
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,050	$76,530	$125,430	1,270
Electrical Engineers	$99,790	$83,510	$130,240	690
Landscape Architects	$99,470	$56,160	$150,900	130
Mechanical Engineers	$99,440	$80,410	$130,420	990
Computer Systems Analysts	$99,270	$78,250	$124,990	4,500
Civil Engineers	$98,650	$78,580	$124,190	2,090
Engineers, All Other	$98,000	$75,140	$124,940	1,450
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$95,280	$80,120	$106,590	--
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$93,170	$78,740	$112,540	1,790
Statisticians	$89,130	$84,130	$107,480	320
Materials Engineers	$89,040	$79,690	$126,100	70
Computer Occupations, All Other	$81,310	$62,340	$116,060	3,990
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,580	$65,860	$79,580	110
Operations Research Analysts	$79,140	$53,340	$98,490	450
Web Developers	$78,990	$57,710	$133,550	790
Surveyors	$78,870	$60,180	$98,930	340
Computer Network Support Specialists	$76,980	$62,060	$97,860	910
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$75,080	$65,870	$75,090	50
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$75,010	$61,910	$84,920	440
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$72,990	$69,670	$82,940	50
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,880	$60,200	$94,160	140
Drafters, All Other	$67,770	$54,240	$79,040	50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,380	$58,150	$80,290	430
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$67,380	$60,800	$77,710	30
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,760	$50,470	$92,980	100
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$63,510	$63,510	$63,510	2,500
Mechanical Drafters	$62,420	$53,130	$78,840	180
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,740	$49,380	$75,950	370
Computer User Support Specialists	$58,960	$49,030	$72,560	4,310
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$58,380	$45,960	$78,350	310
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,020	$47,640	$73,440	410
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$53,970	$48,320	$64,050	460

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Nashville, TN?

The highest paying tech jobs in Nashville, TN are Computer Hardware Engineers ($137,450 median), Aerospace Engineers ($133,810 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($129,420 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Nashville, TN?

Software developers in Nashville, TN earn a median salary of $126,610, with salaries ranging from $99,030 at the 25th percentile to $140,170 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 7,750 software developers are employed in the area.