How much does an education teacher make in Tennessee?
$72,390a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Tennessee. That is $34.80 an hour or $6,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.80
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,330Median: $72,390Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| Median | $72,390 | $34.80 | |
| 75th | $83,350 | $40.07 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.90 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $74,640 |
| Nashville, TN | $74,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 22. Arkansas | $74,500 |
| 23. Nevada | $74,240 |
| 24. Oregon | $73,880 |
| 25. Tennessee | $72,390 |
| 26. Montana | $70,320 |
| 27. North Carolina | $70,050 |
| 28. Texas | $68,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $34.80 ($72,390 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $72,390 against $75,350 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays education teachers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $103,800 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.