DOL Median (Tennessee)
$46,573
vs National
+5.6%
National: $44,117BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,576
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,573
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$44,117
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Photographers in Tennessee earns $46,573 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $44,117. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,576 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE TENESSEAN | $46,573 | 1 |
| THE TENNESSEAN | $46,573 | 1 |
| GANNETT MEDIA INC. | $30,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Photographers make in Tennessee?
The median Photographers salary in Tennessee is $46,573 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Photographers?
A Photographers in Tennessee earns 5.6% more than the national median of $44,117, or $51,576 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.