salary$137,590 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,070per year
Jobs in the area2,630people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Nashville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 16.4% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $137,590 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $69,510 and $167,070.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 16.4% of the median pharmacist 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.