salary$30,570 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,160per year
Jobs in the area18,270people work this job
Can a cashier afford Nashville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 73.8% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a cashier in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $30,570 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,080 and $37,160.
Can a cashier afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 73.8% of the median cashier salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.