salary$142,540 a year$69 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$346,830per year
Jobs in the area3,990people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Murfreesboro?
Cheap. Rent of $1,878 a month takes 15.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Murfreesboro, TN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $142,540 a year ($69 an hour). Most earn between $81,890 and $346,830.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Murfreesboro?
Typical rent of $1,878 a month takes 15.8% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.