How much does a photographer make in Nashville?
$44,480a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.38
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,170Median: $44,480Highest 10%: $72,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 75th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $72,060 | $34.64 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Memphis, TN | $38,510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,240 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,600 |
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 a photographer make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.38 ($44,480 a year).
Do photographers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $44,480 against $44,660 nationally, 0% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $37,950, so Nashville pays 17% more.
Where does Nashville rank for photographer pay?
68 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,060 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.