How much does an education administrator make in Tennessee?
$97,590a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Tennessee. That is $46.92 an hour or $8,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.92
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,960Median: $97,590Highest 10%: $134,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,960 | $34.12 | |
| 25th | $83,050 | $39.93 | |
| Median | $97,590 | $46.92 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 90th | $134,600 | $64.73 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $104,700 |
| Nashville, TN | $100,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $99,950 |
| Cleveland, TN | $99,640 |
| Memphis, TN | $98,390 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,590 |
| Morristown, TN | $95,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $95,420 |
| Johnson City, TN | $90,390 |
| Jackson, TN | $85,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 36. Kentucky | $99,920 |
| 37. Ohio | $99,590 |
| 38. Indiana | $98,770 |
| 39. Tennessee | $97,590 |
| 40. Alabama | $97,480 |
| 41. Arizona | $97,480 |
| 42. Florida | $96,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $46.92 ($97,590 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $97,590 against $105,900 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for education administrator pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays education administrators the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $104,700 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.