How much does a production make in Tennessee?
$53,020a year
Median yearly pay for productions in Tennessee. That is $25.49 an hour or $4,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.49
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,300Median: $53,020Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $45,980 | $22.11 | |
| Median | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| 75th | $64,420 | $30.97 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Morristown, TN | $57,510 |
| Memphis, TN | $57,030 |
| Nashville, TN | $56,270 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,910 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,740 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,870 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,680 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,450 |
| Johnson City, TN | $48,360 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 41. Nebraska | $55,710 |
| 42. Kentucky | $55,690 |
| 43. Missouri | $54,170 |
| 44. Tennessee | $53,020 |
| 45. North Carolina | $52,640 |
| 46. Florida | $51,940 |
| 47. Mississippi | $51,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.49 ($53,020 a year).
Do productions make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $53,020 against $59,650 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for production pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays productions the most?
Morristown, TN, with a median of $57,510 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.