How much does an education teacher make in Nashville?
$74,150a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $35.65 an hour or $6,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.65
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $74,150Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $55,580 | $26.72 | |
| Median | $74,150 | $35.65 | |
| 75th | $83,260 | $40.03 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.60 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $74,640 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $35.65 ($74,150 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $74,150 against $75,350 nationally, 2% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $72,390, so Nashville pays 2% more.
Where does Nashville rank for education teacher pay?
75 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,300 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.