How much does an art director make in Tennessee?
$89,860a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Tennessee. That is $43.20 an hour or $7,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.20
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,530Median: $89,860Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $71,590 | $34.42 | |
| Median | $89,860 | $43.20 | |
| 75th | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $101,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $89,860 |
| Knoxville, TN | $79,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $76,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 21. Pennsylvania | $97,450 |
| 22. Ohio | $94,390 |
| 23. North Carolina | $90,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $89,860 |
| 25. Hawaii | $89,300 |
| 26. Texas | $88,270 |
| 27. South Carolina | $87,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $43.20 ($89,860 a year).
Do art directors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $89,860 against $114,900 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for art director pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays art directors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $101,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.