Photographers Salary in Tennessee
Photographers in Tennessee earn a median of $37,950 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,820; the top 10% earn over $67,060. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,500 median in Tennessee
- Floral Designers$36,220 median in Tennessee
- Craft Artists$32,830 median in Tennessee
- Film and Video Editors$57,880 median in Tennessee
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,240 median in Tennessee
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$30,720 median in Tennessee
Photographers pay in Tennessee
How much do photographers make in Tennessee?
The median is $37,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,820 and the top 10% earn over $67,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 49 (−15% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.