Art Directors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $80,040 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $45,230
90th percentile $171,970
Employed locally 390
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,230
    25th
    $64,900
    50th (median)
    $80,040
    75th
    $120,690
    90th
    $171,970

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 97% Median Art Directors salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $153,890
    Oregon $148,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490

    Nearby metros — Art Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $74,070
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $72,420
    Knoxville, TN $64,920

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Graphic Designers $53,290
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Nashville, TN is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.52 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Nashville, TN is 27.9% below the national median of $111,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art Directors in Nashville?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $45,230 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,900.