How much does a photographer make in Tennessee?
$37,950a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Tennessee. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,820Median: $37,950Highest 10%: $67,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| 25th | $32,780 | $15.76 | |
| Median | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| 90th | $67,060 | $32.24 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $44,480 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,240 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 31. Missouri | $39,170 |
| 32. Ohio | $38,470 |
| 33. Iowa | $38,290 |
| 34. Tennessee | $37,950 |
| 35. South Carolina | $37,890 |
| 36. Kansas | $37,790 |
| 37. Nevada | $37,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.25 ($37,950 a year).
Do photographers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,950 against $44,660 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for photographer pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays photographers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,480 a year.
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.