How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Tennessee?
$61,700a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Tennessee. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,480Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $77,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| 25th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| 90th | $77,450 | $37.24 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $64,270 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,530 |
| Cleveland, TN | $62,560 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,450 |
| Clarksville, TN | $61,780 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,740 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,600 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 31. Wyoming | $62,570 |
| 32. Florida | $62,140 |
| 33. Arkansas | $61,780 |
| 34. Tennessee | $61,700 |
| 35. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 36. Louisiana | $61,300 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,700 against $66,270 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,500 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.