SOC 27-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Artists and Related Workers, All Other — Tennessee
Tennessee · 1 metro areas compared
At $43,030, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Artists and Related Workers, All Other, 39.6% beneath the national figure of $71,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,030, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Artists and Related Workers, All Other, 39.6% beneath the national figure of $71,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $23,310 and $57,740. The lowest tenth earn under $18,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $66,790.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 23rd by median wage. Nashville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 543rd of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,370 | −74.2% |
| 25th | $23,310 | −67.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,030 | −39.6% |
| 75th | $57,740 | −19.0% |
| 90th | $66,790 | −6.2% |
| Mean | $43,560 | −38.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $48,380 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $43,030 goes as far as $46,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,030 a year, 39.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,370 to $66,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 23rd of 24 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $48,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $43,030, or $20.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,240, so pay in Tennessee is 39.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $66,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $48,380 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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