Graphic Designers Salary in Tennessee
Graphic Designers in Tennessee earn a median of $57,270 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($62,960)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,880
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910; the top 10% earn over $92,540. Nationally the range is $39,520 to $104,910.
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- Video Game Designers$63,510 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Interior Designers$63,660 median in Tennessee
- Film and Video Editors$57,880 median in Tennessee
- Music Directors and Composers$79,640 median in Tennessee
Graphic Designers pay in Tennessee
How much do graphic designers make in Tennessee?
The median is $57,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910 and the top 10% earn over $92,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for graphic designers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $62,960). Living costs are not included.