Art Directors Salary in Tennessee
Art Directors in Tennessee earn a median of $89,860 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,530; the top 10% earn over $172,130. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
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- Graphic Designers$57,270 median in Tennessee
- Music Directors and Composers$79,640 median in Tennessee
- Producers and Directors$73,020 median in Tennessee
- Film and Video Editors$57,880 median in Tennessee
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$83,080 median in Tennessee
- Interior Designers$63,660 median in Tennessee
Art Directors pay in Tennessee
How much do art directors make in Tennessee?
The median is $89,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,530 and the top 10% earn over $172,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 46 (−22% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.