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Administrative Assistant Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$47,135/ year

Median Administrative Assistant in Nashville, TN

$29,274
10th
$35,700
25th
$47,135
Median
$60,901
75th
$74,299
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$47,135
Total compensation (est.)
$54,205
Bonus range
$1,700 – $6,960
Mean salary
$49,963

How This Compares

Nashville, TN median
$47,135
Tennessee median
$45,788+2.9%
National median
$44,890+5.0%

Cost of living in Nashville is 5% above the national average. Salary of $47,135 here is equivalent to $44,890 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$33,937-28.0%
3-5 years
$42,893-9.0%
6-10 years
$52,791+12.0%
10+ years
$65,046+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$41,479-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$47,135
Enterprise (5,000+)
$55,619+18.0%

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Administrative Assistant Salaries in Nearby Cities

Memphis, TN$36,361/yr
Knoxville, TN$44,890/yr
Chattanooga, TN$44,890/yr
Clarksville, TN$44,890/yr

Related Jobs in Nashville

Marketing Manager$145,667/yr
Human Resources Manager$143,168/yr
Operations Manager$136,101/yr
Business Analyst$100,055/yr
Sales Manager$137,130/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$23/hr
Monthly gross$3,928/mo
25th percentile$35,700/yr
75th percentile$60,901/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Tennessee Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Administrative Assistant salary in Nashville?

The median Administrative Assistant salary in Nashville is $47,135 per year, with a range from $35,700 at the 25th percentile to $60,901 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Administrative Assistant pay in Nashville compare to the national average?

Administrative Assistant salaries in Nashville are 5% above the national median of $44,890. After adjusting for Nashville's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $44,890 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Administrative Assistant salaries in Nashville?

In Nashville, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Administrative Assistant roles start around $29,274, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $74,299 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Nashville a good place for Administrative Assistant jobs?

Nashville offers a Administrative Assistant median of $47,135, which is 5% above the US median of $44,890. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Nashville is 5% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Administrative Assistant salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Administrative Assistant in Nashville is $60,901, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.