2023 Data

Automotive Mechanic Salary in Nashville, TN

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$46,124

3.4% vs national

Hourly Rate

$22.18

/hour

Jobs in Area

704

employed

Salary Range$28,845 - $65,712
10th %Median90th %

Automotive Mechanic Salary Range in Nashville, TN

Annual Salary Range

$46k

$29k

10th percentile

$38k

25th

$57k

75th

$66k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$28,845$13.87
25th Percentile$38,117$18.33
Median (50th Percentile)$46,124$22.18
75th Percentile$56,758$27.29
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$65,712$31.59
Average (Mean)$48,863$23.49

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Automotive Mechanic salary in Nashville, TN is $46,124 per year or $22.18 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Nashville, TN Compares

vs National Average

$47,770

-3.4%

vs Tennessee Average

$44,376

+3.9%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$46,732

+1.3%

Cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.3% below the national average.

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