How much does a business teacher make in Tennessee?
$85,950a year
Median yearly pay for business teachers in Tennessee. That is $41.32 an hour or $7,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,780Median: $85,950Highest 10%: $169,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,780 | $25.86 | |
| 25th | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| Median | $85,950 | $41.32 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.93 | |
| 90th | $169,700 | $81.59 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $103,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $97,640 |
| Memphis, TN | $96,180 |
| Nashville, TN | $80,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for business teachers.
| 25. Illinois | $94,770 |
| 26. Nebraska | $88,690 |
| 27. Indiana | $86,640 |
| 28. Tennessee | $85,950 |
| 29. New Jersey | $85,250 |
| 30. Idaho | $84,190 |
| 31. New Mexico | $83,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $41.32 ($85,950 a year).
Do business teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $85,950 against $99,080 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for business teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays business teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $103,000 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.