How much does an entertainer and performer make in Nashville?
$44,990a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| 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 entertainer and performer make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.63 ($44,990 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $44,990 against $39,150 nationally, 15% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $41,430, so Nashville pays 9% more.
Where does Nashville rank for entertainer and performer pay?
16 of 39 metro areas with data.
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.