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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations in Tennessee

40 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations cover artists, designers, writers, performers, athletes, and media professionals who produce and communicate creative content. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Tennessee.

Occupation Median Annual
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other —
Actors —
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio —
Musicians and Singers —
Dancers —
Music Directors and Composers —
Fashion Designers $142,500
Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,660
Technical Writers $76,950
Art Directors $75,820
Sound Engineering Technicians $69,990
Producers and Directors $63,410
Choreographers $62,500
Commercial and Industrial Designers $59,990
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $59,030
Interior Designers $58,730
Writers and Authors $58,620
Lighting Technicians $57,360
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $56,540
Athletes and Sports Competitors $56,470
Public Relations Specialists $56,200
Film and Video Editors $52,600
Graphic Designers $51,740
Editors $51,060
Designers, All Other $49,450
Interpreters and Translators $49,270
Audio and Video Technicians $48,010
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $47,840
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $47,580
Broadcast Technicians $46,170
Set and Exhibit Designers $45,840
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $45,700
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $41,010
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $40,120
Craft Artists $37,570
Coaches and Scouts $37,430
Photographers $36,000
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,590
Floral Designers $32,950
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $23,080