How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in Tennessee?
$59,610a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in Tennessee. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.66
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $59,610Highest 10%: $80,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| Median | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 75th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $80,380 | $38.64 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,420 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,320 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,100 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,150 |
| Kingsport, TN | $43,020 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 8. Wisconsin | $61,940 |
| 9. North Carolina | $61,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $59,830 |
| 11. Tennessee | $59,610 |
| 12. South Carolina | $59,210 |
| 13. New Mexico | $58,840 |
| 14. Washington | $58,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.66 ($59,610 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $59,610 against $50,890 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,420 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.