How much does a designer make in Nashville?
$85,280a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $41.00 an hour or $7,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.00
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $85,280Highest 10%: $155,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| 90th | $155,300 | $74.67 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| 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 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $41.00 ($85,280 a year).
Do designers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $85,280 against $64,950 nationally, 31% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $72,450, so Nashville pays 18% more.
Where does Nashville rank for designer pay?
3 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,300 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.