What's the average accountant rate in Tennessee?
Across 2 cities indexed in Tennessee, the median accountant rate is $116/hr. Hourly ranges span $87/hr to $145/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
Accountant costs in Tennessee
Cities indexed
2
Hourly range, avg
$87–$145/hr
TN median
$116/hr
vs national
-27%
Accountant pricing in Tennessee
Tennessee features humid subtropical with varied terrain, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work accountants perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Nashville boom affecting rates, and contractors operate under state licensing board.
Across 2 cities indexed in Tennessee, accountant rates average $116/hr — about 27% below the national average of $159/hr. The lowest local rates are in Memphis; the highest are in Nashville.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Tennessee cost of living. Read the methodology.
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8Frequently asked
7 answersHow do Tennessee accountant rates compare to other states?
Tennessee is 27% below the national average of $159/hr for accountant services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which Tennessee city has the highest accountant rates?
Nashville sits at the top of the Tennessee index for accountant services with rates of $114.75–$191.25/hr.
Which Tennessee city has the most affordable accountant rates?
Memphis has the lowest typical accountant rates in Tennessee at $58.92–$98.2/hr.
What drives accountant pricing in Tennessee?
Tennessee's market is shaped by humid subtropical with varied terrain, Nashville boom affecting rates, and operates under state licensing board. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.
Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?
Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.
How is Tennessee pricing data updated?
Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.
Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026