How much does a painting make in Tennessee?
$35,540a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in Tennessee. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.09
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,470Median: $35,540Highest 10%: $53,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| 75th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| 90th | $53,220 | $25.59 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paintings.
| 30. Wyoming | $37,090 |
| 31. Arizona | $37,030 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $36,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $35,540 |
| 34. Montana | $34,790 |
| 35. Mississippi | $33,330 |
| 36. Texas | $32,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.09 ($35,540 a year).
Do paintings make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $35,540 against $41,600 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for painting pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 37 states.
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.