How much does an art make in Nashville?
$66,980a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $32.20 an hour or $5,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.20
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $66,980Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| Median | $66,980 | $32.20 | |
| 75th | $81,830 | $39.34 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.41 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Knoxville, TN | $78,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $73,990 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,970 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $105,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,960 |
| Physics Teacher | $87,460 |
| Sociology Teacher | $85,070 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $81,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,110 |
| Business Teacher | $80,660 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $78,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $32.20 ($66,980 a year).
Do arts make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $66,980 against $78,620 nationally, 15% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $72,030, so Nashville pays 7% less.
Where does Nashville rank for art pay?
111 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 or more.
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.