What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Opera Singer?

We've identified 9 cities in Tennessee where Opera Singer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Franklin (8.8% above average), followed by Memphis and Nashville. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Franklin $117,966 $9,830 $2,268 $56.71 Memphis $116,232 $9,686 $2,235 $55.88 Nashville $115,384 $9,615 $2,218 $55.47 Knoxville $114,008 $9,500 $2,192 $54.81 Kingsport $113,610 $9,467 $2,184 $54.62 Jackson $113,355 $9,446 $2,179 $54.50 Smyrna $111,399 $9,283 $2,142 $53.56 Hendersonville $111,243 $9,270 $2,139 $53.48 Chattanooga $108,769 $9,064 $2,091 $52.29 Westmoreland $107,381 $8,948 $2,065 $51.63

Opera Singer

Opera Singer Salary in Tennessee

Q: How much does an Opera Singer make in Tennessee?

The average annual pay for an opera singer in Tennessee is $108,422 a year — that works out to approximately $52.13 an hour. That is 9.2% below the national average of $119,458. The middle 80% of Opera Singers earn between $50,826 (10th percentile) and $143,857 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Opera Singer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,458

Tennessee

$108,422

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How much does an Opera Singer make in Tennessee?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for an Opera Singer in Tennessee is $108,422 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,085/week or $9,035/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $144,311 and as low as $35,851, the majority of Opera Singer salaries currently range between $89,400 (25th percentile) to $124,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $143,857 annually in Tennessee. The average pay range for an Opera Singer varies little (about 34900), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Tennessee ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Opera Singer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Opera Singer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Opera Singer Jobs in Tennessee

We've identified 9 cities where the typical salary for an Opera Singer job is above the average in Tennessee in Tennessee. Topping the list is Franklin, , with Memphis, and Nashville, close behind in the second and third positions. Nashville, beats the average in Tennessee by $6,962 (6.4%), and Franklin, furthers that trend with another $9,544 (8.8%) above the $108,422 average.

With these 9 cities paying on average above the average for Tennessee, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Opera Singer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Franklin, and Westmoreland, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Opera Singer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Franklin	$117,966	$9,830	$2,268	$56.71
Memphis	$116,232	$9,686	$2,235	$55.88
Nashville	$115,384	$9,615	$2,218	$55.47
Knoxville	$114,008	$9,500	$2,192	$54.81
Kingsport	$113,610	$9,467	$2,184	$54.62
Jackson	$113,355	$9,446	$2,179	$54.50
Smyrna	$111,399	$9,283	$2,142	$53.56
Hendersonville	$111,243	$9,270	$2,139	$53.48
Chattanooga	$108,769	$9,064	$2,091	$52.29
Westmoreland	$107,381	$8,948	$2,065	$51.63

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Opera Singer Jobs in Tennessee

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Opera Singer job category in Tennessee, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $108422 state average for Opera Singer jobs.

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Infographic detailing Opera Singer salary in Tennessee as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $89,400 to $143,857 annually, with the Tennessee average at $108,422 per year or $52.13 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Tennessee for Opera Singer jobs, with Franklin leading at $117,966 annually.

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