Mental Health Counselor Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median mental health counselor in the Nashville area earns $50,810 a year ($24.43 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 2% above the Tennessee median ($49,580). Half of the 3,440 mental health counselors there earn between $42,100 and $64,360.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,380 | $34,950 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $42,100 | $39,160 | $47,100 |
| Median | $50,810 | $49,580 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $64,360 | $61,160 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $78,000 | $76,620 | $97,590 |
| Average | $56,340 | $53,720 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 3,440 | 9,040 | 491,930 |
Nashville, TN ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Memphis, TN: $50,260
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.