How much does an economics teacher make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $62.19 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,890 | $37.45 | |
| 25th | $104,700 | $50.34 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.19 | |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.58 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.90 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $105,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,960 |
| Physics Teacher | $87,460 |
| Sociology Teacher | $85,070 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $81,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,110 |
| Business Teacher | $80,660 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $78,810 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $62.19 ($129,400 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $129,400 against $123,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $104,600, so Nashville pays 24% more.
Where does Nashville rank for economics teacher pay?
28 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,400 or more.
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.