salary$34,420 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,930per year
Jobs in the area28,580people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Nashville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 65.6% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $34,420 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $26,230 and $49,930.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 65.6% of the median retail salesperson 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.