salary$78,080 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,740per year
Jobs in the area11,290people work this job
Can a accountant afford Murfreesboro?
OK. Rent of $1,878 a month takes 28.9% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Murfreesboro, TN?
The median pay for a accountant in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $78,080 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $53,650 and $125,740.
Can a accountant afford to live in Murfreesboro?
Typical rent of $1,878 a month takes 28.9% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.