Police Officer Salary in Nashville, TN
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$73,406
Hourly Rate
$35.29
/hour
Jobs in Area
747
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in Nashville, TN
Annual Salary Range
$47k
10th percentile
$59k
25th
$87k
75th
$109k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $47,242 | $22.71 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,603 | $28.17 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $73,406 | $35.29 |
| 75th Percentile | $86,559 | $41.61 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $109,411 | $52.60 |
| Average (Mean) | $77,963 | $37.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in Nashville, TN is $73,406 per year or $35.29 per hour as of 2024. 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 2024. The geographic area covered is the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Nashville, TN Compares
vs National Average
$74,910
vs Tennessee Average
$74,659
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$74,373
Cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.3% below the national average.
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