Lead Therapist Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a Lead Therapist make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Therapist in Nashville, TN is $259,006. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $234,404 to $286,207, with most professionals earning between $212,006 and $310,971.

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Reviews all available assessments and pertinent information from outside agencies prior to case assignment.

May 14, 2023

Assist with the development and updating of instructional materials, assessments, behavior plans, individualized curriculum and programming under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor/Behavior Analyst.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Therapist in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

234404

286207

259006

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

236205

289107

261141

What is the average salary for Lead Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Therapist in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Lead Therapist ranges from $234,404 to $286,207 with the average base salary of $259,006. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $236,205 to $289,107 with the average total cash compensation of $261,141.

View Average Salary for Lead Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$259,006	$234,404 - $286,207
Bonus	$2,134	$1,801 - $2,900
Total Pay	$261,141	$236,205 - $289,107

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Therapist Salary Near Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $234,059 - $285,785	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $233,590 - $285,212	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $232,676 - $284,096	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $222,996 - $272,278	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $224,725 - $274,388	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $222,231 - $271,343	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN

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About Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...

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