Photographers Salary in Nashville, TN

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

Median annual salary $40,770 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.60
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $77,880
Employed locally 340
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $40,770
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $77,880

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 49% Median Photographers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $43,850
    Knoxville, TN $35,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,410
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $31,360

    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 Photographers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Nashville, TN is $19.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Nashville, TN is 4.1% below the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Nashville?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.