Photographers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Photographers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $36,707 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.7% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 920 photographers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $31,360 to $43,850 depending on location.
$36,707
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$43,850
Highest paying metro
$31,360
Lowest paying metro
920
Employed in Tennessee
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Photographers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $43,850 | $30,490 | $61,300 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $40,770 | $35,250 | $60,340 | 340 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,620 | $28,950 | $55,180 | 130 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $35,410 | $32,280 | $47,210 | 150 |
| East Tennessee | $33,230 | $28,680 | $35,700 | 200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $31,360 | $20,160 | $45,990 | 60 |