How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Tennessee?
$61,950a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Tennessee. That is $29.78 an hour or $5,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.78
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $61,950Highest 10%: $76,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| Median | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 75th | $73,120 | $35.15 | |
| 90th | $76,850 | $36.95 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $65,190 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 19. Wyoming | $62,710 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,580 |
| 21. South Carolina | $62,160 |
| 22. Tennessee | $61,950 |
| 23. Arkansas | $60,760 |
| 24. Michigan | $60,650 |
| 25. Florida | $58,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.78 ($61,950 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,950 against $65,030 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 22 of 34 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $65,190 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.