How much does an art make in Tennessee?
$72,030a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Tennessee. That is $34.63 an hour or $6,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.63
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $72,030Highest 10%: $108,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| Median | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 75th | $81,830 | $39.34 | |
| 90th | $108,100 | $51.98 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $78,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $73,990 |
| Nashville, TN | $66,980 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 31. West Virginia | $73,280 |
| 32. Idaho | $72,300 |
| 33. Arizona | $72,060 |
| 34. Tennessee | $72,030 |
| 35. Colorado | $70,060 |
| 36. North Dakota | $67,190 |
| 37. Utah | $66,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $34.63 ($72,030 a year).
Do arts make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $72,030 against $78,620 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for art pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays arts the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $78,080 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.