How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Tennessee?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Tennessee. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $91,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $91,170 | $43.83 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Johnson City, TN | $75,010 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,700 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,490 |
| Jackson, TN | $63,440 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,360 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 25. Vermont | $62,450 |
| 26. Delaware | $62,400 |
| 27. North Carolina | $62,390 |
| 28. Tennessee | $62,310 |
| 29. Iowa | $62,270 |
| 30. Maryland | $62,060 |
| 31. Maine | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,310 against $63,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Johnson City, TN, with a median of $75,010 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.