Art Directors Salary in Tennessee
The median pay for a art directors in Tennessee is $75,820/year ($36.45/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $151K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $76K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $151K or more, a $111K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Tennessee
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $80K | +6% | 390 |
| Chattanooga | $74K | -2% | 60 |
| Memphis | $72K | -4% | 110 |
| Knoxville | $65K | -14% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Tennessee?
The median is $75,820 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,320, and experienced art directors can clear $151,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,144/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 23.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a art directors salary go in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median art directors salary is worth about $84,451 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do art directors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.