How much does a communications teacher make in Tennessee?
$66,630a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in Tennessee. That is $32.03 an hour or $5,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.03
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,800Median: $66,630Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| 25th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| 75th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.67 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $103,300 |
| Memphis, TN | $79,060 |
| Nashville, TN | $66,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 36. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 37. Colorado | $69,200 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $66,650 |
| 39. Tennessee | $66,630 |
| 40. North Carolina | $65,850 |
| 41. Florida | $65,740 |
| 42. Indiana | $65,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $32.03 ($66,630 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $66,630 against $78,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for communications teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays communications teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $103,300 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.