Nashville is more than just the capital of country music. It’s also a great city for jobs. In 2019, Nashville had the country’s second-hottest job market (Austin, TX took first place).3 Additionally, the city’s unemployment rate of 2.6% was lower than any other city in the data at the time.3 However, this doesn’t guarantee you a living wage if you move to Nashville. We’ve found that the city is one of the least affordable for minimum wage-earners, partially because its minimum wage is only $7.25 an hour.4 If you’re looking for new career opportunities, then Nashville is a great place to start your search. However, if you’ve never made more than minimum wage, you should ensure you have a well-paying job lined up before moving to Nashville.