How much does an adult basic education make in Tennessee?
$60,340a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Tennessee. That is $29.01 an hour or $5,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.01
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,960Median: $60,340Highest 10%: $97,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 75th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $97,920 | $47.08 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $52,850 |
| Nashville, TN | $52,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 18. Illinois | $62,370 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $62,290 |
| 20. Arizona | $61,750 |
| 21. Tennessee | $60,340 |
| 22. Maryland | $59,950 |
| 23. Michigan | $59,900 |
| 24. Florida | $58,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.01 ($60,340 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,340 against $61,540 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for adult basic education pay?
Tennessee ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays adult basic educations the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $52,850 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.