--- title: "Entry-level Retail Sales Associate Jobs, Nashville, TN" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/nashville-tn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-17T05:30:12.288Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/nashville-tn/entry-level" --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Nashville, TN # Entry-level Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Nashville, TN 101 entry-level retail sales associate openings are live in the Nashville, TN area from 44 employers, led by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, Lowe's, and Tory Burch. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200–$48,880 a year (median $31,200), from the 39% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 17, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 101 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Nashville market. **Companies hiring** : 44 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $31,200 : 39% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/nashville-tn/entry-level)101 jobs Nashville's retail sales associate market is led by entry-level openings, with 101 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 101 Hiring employers 44 Salary coverage 39% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 51 20 companies · $31,200 median Top of market 12 6 companies Established employers 12 8 companies · $55,650 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $31,200 P50 $31,200 P75 $48,880 P90 $59,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level retail sales associate listings in Nashville - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Nashville, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 101 live roles tracked in this market. - 44 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 17, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Nashville Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 101 retail sales associate openings across 44 employers establish the current Nashville opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 101 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Lowe's Home Centers, LLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Nashville market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 44 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Lowe's Home Centers, LLCEmployer profile12Open roles [![Lowe's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowescdn.com%2Fimages%2Fui%2FLowesLogo_DT.svg) Lowe'sStartups & growing teams11Open roles](/company/lowe-s)[![Tory Burch logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toryburch.com%2Ficon-512x512.png&sig=OGqcCkFcqb5vN5WAkprRz4q4NURCQzITEWhRBpBqHmc) Tory BurchStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/tory-burch)[![Macy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.macys.com.ico) Macy'sStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/macy-s) Cellco PartnershipStartups & growing teams5Open roles Blu Prime SteakhouseStartups & growing teams4Open roles Columbia Brands USA, LLC.Employer profile4Open roles [![HUGO BOSS Official Online Shop logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.hugoboss.com.ico) HUGO BOSS Official Online ShopTop of market4Open roles](/company/hugo-boss) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 101 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. 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Metaintro tracks 101 live entry-level retail sales associate openings from 44 employers in the Nashville, TN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level retail sales associate jobs in Nashville pay? The median posted salary is $31,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200 to $48,880. Based on the 39% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level retail sales associate jobs in Nashville? Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, Lowe's, Tory Burch, and Macy's have the most open entry-level retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 44 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Nashville. 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