How much does an artist and related worker make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 23
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,240 | $9.25 | |
| 25th | $25,660 | $12.34 | |
| Median | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 90th | $65,040 | $31.27 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Designer | $85,280 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,660 |
| Producer and Director | $79,590 |
| Technical Writer | $79,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $71,180 |
| Interior Designer | $69,770 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $68,020 |
| Editor | $64,250 |
| Writer and Author | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $48,380 against $71,240 nationally, 32% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $43,030, so Nashville pays 12% more.
Where does Nashville rank for artist and related worker pay?
20 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,040 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.