How much does an economics teacher make in Tennessee?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Tennessee. That is $50.27 an hour or $8,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.27
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,850Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $172,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 25th | $77,220 | $37.13 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.27 | |
| 75th | $144,500 | $69.49 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.90 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $162,900 |
| Nashville, TN | $129,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 28. Kentucky | $106,300 |
| 29. Ohio | $105,900 |
| 30. Indiana | $105,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $104,600 |
| 32. Kansas | $103,500 |
| 33. Alabama | $101,300 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $99,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $50.27 ($104,600 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $104,600 against $123,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for economics teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 42 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays economics teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $162,900 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.