Research Director Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a Research Director make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Director in Nashville, TN is $190,524. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $156,215 to a high of $229,890, with most professionals earning between $172,566 and $211,130.

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Create formal documentation of Advancement operating/gift acceptance policies and procedures and ensure/document annual review and editing of those policies/procedures.

February 03, 2023

Assist with assessment of allegations of misconduct, including identification of the specifics of the allegation of research misconduct in as much detail as possible, and determination of when the allegations warrant further inquiry.

March 07, 2023

Prepare and give invited oral presentations to scientific community, governmental decision-makers, private environmental groups and farmers on soil health management and assessment and other research topics as requested.

March 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Director in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

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172566

211130

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

195398

255275

222570

What is the average salary for Research Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Director in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $172,566 to $211,130 with the average base salary of $190,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $195,398 to $255,275 with the average total cash compensation of $222,570.

View Average Salary for Research Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$190,524	$172,566 - $211,130
Bonus	$32,046	$22,832 - $44,145
Total Pay	$222,570	$195,398 - $255,275

* 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.

Research Director Salary Near Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,311 - $210,818	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,966 - $210,396	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,293 - $209,573	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,167 - $200,854	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,440 - $202,411	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,604 - $200,165	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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