Graphic Designers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Graphic Designers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $48,756 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.5% vs the national median of $61,300. An estimated 3,260 graphic designers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $39,100 to $57,060 depending on location.
$48,756
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$57,060
Highest paying metro
$39,100
Lowest paying metro
3,260
Employed in Tennessee
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Graphic Designers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $57,060 | $41,380 | $89,540 | 160 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $54,520 | $43,950 | $75,860 | 580 |
| Nashville, TN | $53,290 | $42,130 | $70,890 | 1,590 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,930 | $42,570 | $80,860 | — |
| Jackson, TN | $50,700 | $39,020 | $66,250 | 70 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,860 | $39,160 | $59,760 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,960 | $38,630 | $66,380 | 300 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $48,520 | $35,020 | $63,780 | — |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,720 | $36,040 | $58,900 | 60 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,780 | $35,420 | $60,060 | 30 |
| East Tennessee | $46,610 | $36,790 | $87,580 | 160 |
| North Central Tennessee | $44,740 | $39,290 | $61,790 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee | $41,790 | $29,510 | $50,210 | 120 |
| West Tennessee | $39,100 | $32,120 | $47,440 | 80 |